Train derails near Novo Mesto, some passengers injured

Ljubljana, 18 January - A train derailed on Tuesday evening because of fallen trees on the railway track between Ljubljana and Metlika in the south-east near Novo Mesto. According to the national railway operator Slovenske Železnice, five passengers sustained light injuries and have already been released from hospital. The track is closed until further notice.

Novo Mesto A passenger train derailed near Novo Mesto. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Novo Mesto
A passenger train derailed near Novo Mesto.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Novo Mesto A passenger train derailed near Novo Mesto. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Novo Mesto
A passenger train derailed near Novo Mesto.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Novo Mesto A passenger train derailed near Novo Mesto. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Novo Mesto
A passenger train derailed near Novo Mesto.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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