A railway firefighter died Sunday afternoon while removing a tree that had fallen onto the train tracks in Hanušovice, Šumperk district, Czech Republic. The incident occurred during efforts to clear the obstruction and restore rail service. Tomáš Tóth, Director General of Czech Railways (SŽ), reported the death on the social media platform X. Details surrounding the circumstances of the firefighter’s death have not yet been released. The fallen tree had completely blocked the railway line, disrupting train traffic. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences. This marks a tragic loss for the Czech railway emergency services.