BELGRADE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and about 20 others were injured Friday when a fast passenger train derailed in southern Croatia, local media reported.
The two-car train, traveling from the capital city of Zagreb to the coastal city of Split, derailed shortly after noon about 30 km from its destination.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Croatian television footage showed one of train cars broken in half. Emergency official Darko Marinkovic was quoted as saying that 90 passengers were aboard. Hospital officials were also quoted as saying that six people were killed and 50 people were being treated.
Reports said the train is frequently taken by Croatians traveling to holiday resorts on the Adriatic coast.
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