Fatal Polish Bus Crash in Hungary Claims 12 Lives
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on Sunday morning that a Polish bus overturned on the M3 highway in eastern Hungary, killing twelve people and injuring at least ten.
Accident details
Authorities said the vehicle, heading to Nyíregyháza, veered off the road near the town of Mezőkeresztes and fell into a ditch, turning over completely. The bus was carrying 57 passengers plus two drivers.
Preliminary information suggests driver fatigue may have played a role. Police have detained the driver.
Reactions
Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed deep sorrow on X, noting that many of the victims were Polish citizens.
Hungarian police continue investigations to clarify the circumstances and provide assistance to the victims' families.
The tragedy underscores the need for stricter road safety measures and driver monitoring to prevent similar incidents.
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