Two trains collide in east Slovakia, leaving around 100 injured

BRATISLAVA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Two passenger trains collided on Monday morning in the eastern Slovak region of Kosice, injuring around 100 people, including two in critical condition, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok told a press conference.

The collision occurred shortly after 10 a.m. (0800 GMT). Three people remain trapped. Both express trains, traveling in opposite directions, were carrying a large number of passengers, local media reported.

"All units of the integrated rescue system are at the scene," the Kosice Region Police Directorate said on social media.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. Enditem