( CNN ) -- A high-speed passenger train left its tracks on the outskirts of Split , Croatia , Friday , killing at least six people and injuring 45 , according to Croatian police . The high-speed train derailed on the outskirts of Split , Croatia , about noon on Friday . The train was on its way from the Croatian capital , Zagreb , when it derailed about 20 kilometers ( 12 miles ) from it 's destination of Split about noon , said Marina Kraljevic-Gudelj , a spokeswoman for police in Split . `` This is a huge tragedy , so there is no place for speculation , '' she said . Police had launched an investigation into the cause of the crash . CNN 's Per Nyberg contributed to this report .
High-speed passenger train leaves its tracks on the outskirts of CNN . 45 people killed and At least six injured , according to police . The train was on its way from the Croatian capital , Zagreb , to Split .