Rescue workers stand at the accident site of a derailed train close to Mindszent, 140 kilometres (86 miles) southeast of Budapest on April 5, 2022. (Photo by FERENC DONKA / AFP)
Five people died in a train crash in Hungary on Tuesday when a van drove onto the rails at a crossing, causing the train to derail, police said.
All of the victims were passengers in the van which was carrying workers to work, police said in a statement.
“Five people died at the scene and more than 10 were injured”, the statement said.
Five people died in the train crash when a van drove onto the rails at a crossing, causing the train to derail, police said. All of the victims were passengers in the van which was carrying workers to work, police said in a statement. (Photo by FERENC DONKA / AFP)
The accident happened near Mindszent, 140 kilometres (86 miles) southeast of Budapest just before 7 am (0500 GMT).
According to Hungarian state railway MAV, the van entered the level-crossing despite the stop sign showing.
“There were 22 passengers on the train, two were seriously injured, eight suffered minor injuries, several of the van’s passengers were killed,” said the MAV statement.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/la-tohu-skating-rink-in-montreal.jpg?id=55859802&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=93%2C0%2C94%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>With winter in full swing, Montreal's outdoor activity scene is buzzing. And while many snow enthusiasts are flocking downtown to enjoy a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-winter-slide-downtown" target="_self">newly-opened free slide park</a>, the city's newest skating rink is also worth checking out.</p><p>Opened in late December, La TOHU's brand-new rink offers free access to an 800m² refrigerated surface in the heart of Saint-Michel, making it a convenient spot for everything from <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/cozy-montreal-winter-date-ideas" target="_self">date nights</a> to family outings. </p><p>Don't have skates? No problem. Rentals are available on-site — $15 for adults, free for kids under 17 living on the island, and free for all Saint-Michel residents (with proof of address). There's even an $8 skate sharpening service for anyone needing a quick tune-up.</p><p>While lacing up here is an economical way to beat the winter blues, what really makes this rink shine is the atmosphere. As soon as the sun goes down, Parc Frédéric-Back transforms into a dreamy ice party every weekend, complete with glowing lights and a spinning disco ball. Whether you're skating to the music or just soaking up the vibe, it's a magical experience that stands out from your <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-skating-rinks" target="_self">neighbourhood rink</a>.</p><p>What's more, La TOHU is also hosting special performances on the rink, including "Vertical," an innovative ice show by Montreal's own <a href="https://www.lepatinlibre.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Patin Libre</a>, set to take place in March.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7Wi1WOcEB/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Free to skate, $15 for skate rentals</p><p>When: </p><ul><li>Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.</li><li>Spring break (March 3 to 7): Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</li></ul><p>Address: 2345, rue Jarry Est, Saint-Michel, QC</p><p><a href="https://tohu.ca/en/reglements-de-la-patinoire-refrigeree-de-la-tohu" target="_blank">La TOHU website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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