Three Die in Train Crash

Maribor, 19 August - Three people died as a train hit a car on the level crossing near the village of Cirkovce in northeastern Slovenia on Sunday. The same crossing has claimed five lives already this year, according to a report on the news portal 24ur.com.

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The Cirkovce level crossing, which has claimed a total of eight lives since 2001.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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The Cirkovce level crossing, which has claimed eleven lives since 2001.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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Villagers protest over lack of safety measures following deadly accidents on the Cirkovce level crossing.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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Villagers mourn victims of accidents on the Cirkovce level crossing.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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