The key facts

  • In the city of Orlová in northern Czechia, 23 vehicles collided due to black ice, killing six people
  • Among the damaged vehicles were an ambulance, a fire truck, and a prison service vehicle
  • The injured were hospitalized with moderate injuries; traffic on the section is closed

Massive pile-up caused by icy road

On November 9, in the city of Orlová in northern Czechia, a massive road accident involving 23 vehicles occurred, killing six people. Gazeta.Ru reported this citing the ČTK news agency. According to preliminary data, the cause of the collision was severe black ice on the highway.

Who was injured and what is happening at the scene

The chain of collisions involved, among others, a courier van, an ambulance, a fire truck, and a prison service vehicle — meaning the accident also affected emergency vehicles that were working on the highway. Judging by the footage published, some vehicles sustained serious damage. All the injured were hospitalized; according to medics, the injuries are of moderate severity. Rescuers and law enforcement officers continue to work at the scene, traffic on the section of the road is completely closed.