Photo: HZS Olomouckého kraje
Czech authorities declared a state of emergency near Hustopeče nad Bečvou on February 28 following a train crash that led to the spread of 1,000 tons of toxic benzene. Olomouc Governor Ladislav Okleštěk stated that the declaration was necessary to expedite the cleanup of the affected soil and water. But what could have been done better in dealing with the disaster?
Czech Environment Minister Petr Hladik commented that the situation at the accident site was worsening quickly.
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Author: Jakub Ferenčík