Hungary Bus Crash Today: Shocking scenes unfolded recently when a Polish registered bus overturned on a road in Eastern Hungary, killing 12 and injuring 10. A probe has been launched.
Hungary Bus Crash Today: What Happened Near Mezokeresztes Town?
At around 1 AM local time, a bus which was travelling east toward Nyíregyháza suddenly left a straight section of the highway, entered a ditch and overturned near Mezokeresztes town in Eastern Hungary. As a result, the crash left the vehicle badly damaged, with some passengers trapped inside or underneath the overturned bus (the bus had 59 people on board – 57 passengers and two drivers).
12 people were killed while 10 people got injured. The injured passengers have been taken to nearby hospitals for immediate treatment.
Hungary Bus Crash Today: Cause of the Accident
The exact cause of the bus accident has not yet been established. However, Hungarian police said their preliminary assessment suggests that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. An official cause will be revealed once the probe concludes.
Hungary Bus Crash Today: Who Were the Passengers?
The bus had 59 people on board — 57 passengers and two drivers. The passengers were Polish citizens and were reportedly returning from a religious pilgrimage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The death toll might rise as rescue operations make progress.
Hungary Bus Crash Today: Local Authorities Response
Hungarian emergency services launched a major rescue operation after the crash. Firefighters and other rescue personnel are working to reach passengers trapped in the wreckage & ensuring that those injured are taken to hospitals.
Polish authorities are also coordinating with their Hungarian counterparts since the bus was registered in Poland. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, Polish President Karol Nawrock and Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski have all shared their condolences.
Hungary Bus Crash Today: Investigation Update
Hungarian police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. The bus driver has been taken into police custody but authorities have stated that the probe is still in its preliminary stages. The probe is expected to determine whether driver fatigue was the main cause or whether other circumstances also contributed.
These are the details of the crash so far. Further details are awaited.
