Due to a tragic accident which has thrown Slovakia into mourning, the country's third semi final for the Eurovision Song Contest preselection is postponed for Monday 23rd February.

The third Slovakian semi final, scheduled for Sunday has been put off until Monday 23rd February due to a tragic accident where a train collided with a bus resulting in twelve people being killed. Sunday has been declared a day of mourning in Slovakia and all entertainment TV shows have been postponed or cancelled. The third semi final will be held on 23rd February at 20.15 on STV1

Special thanks to Miloš Hozda for the report.


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