Czech President Petr Pavel Injured in Motorcycle Accident

Czech President Petr Pavel sustained non-serious injuries during a motorcycle ride and is under short-term hospital observation. Pavel, a 62-year-old former army chief and NATO official, has maintained his motorcycle hobby since taking office last year. More details are to follow.

Czech President Petr Pavel was injured during a motorcycle ride although not seriously, his office said on Thursday. "The president was injured while riding his motorcycle," the president's office said on social media platform X. "The injuries are not serious but will require a short observation in the hospital."

The office said it would provide more information when available. Pavel, a 62-year-old former Czech army chief and high-level NATO official, took office last year and has maintained his hobby of motorcycles since then.