The altercation began near the Štrba train station. According to police, two passengers first got into an argument and then began fighting. One of the men punched the other in the face, got off at the next station, and fled.
Police and an ambulance were called to the scene. Doctors diagnosed the victim with a superficial head injury and transported him to a hospital in Poprad. His injuries are reportedly minor. The police classified the assault as a minor disorderly conduct offense (priestupok proti občianskemu spolunažívaniu). This typically results in a fine.
Due to the fight and the subsequent investigation, the train departed late, which may have disrupted the schedules of other rail services. The cause of the conflict remains unknown.
