A man was fatally struck by a high-speed train near České Budějovice, Czech Republic, on Saturday night. The incident occurred after 10:00 PM at a railway crossing on Skuherská Street. The train, R 639 traveling from Prague to České Budějovice, was involved in the collision. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the man sustained injuries incompatible with life and died. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the man came to be on the tracks. Rail traffic was temporarily disrupted following the accident, but has since resumed. This marks a tragic event for the region and raises questions about railway safety.