Slovak Government Updates Compensation System for Railway Accident Victims

The Slovak government approved updates to the compensation system for passengers injured in last year's railway accidents at Jablonov nad Turňou and Pezinok. The changes focus on improving procedures for verifying medical documentation, while maintaining the existing financial compensation amounts. According to the transport minister, the Jablonov nad Turňou accident was caused by driver error, with the driver allegedly having YouTube running during the incident. The Jablonov nad Turňou crash occurred in eastern Slovakia near the Hungarian border, while the Pezinok accident happened near the capital Bratislava. Both incidents highlighted safety concerns within Slovakia's railway system and prompted government action to streamline support for victims.