Due to a train accident involving benzene, the police have charged two train drivers. They face eight years.

Two individuals have been charged in connection with a train accident involving toxic benzene in Hustopeče nad Bečvou, facing up to eight years in prison. The incident, which occurred on February 28, 2022, resulted in significant environmental damage and financial losses estimated at over 400 million CZK. Investigators identified the train drivers as responsible for the accident due to excessive speed. The cleanup efforts are ongoing, with approximately 182 tons of benzene removed so far, and a new phase of remediation has begun, costing 316.6 million CZK.