At least 10 injured, 12 killed after Polish bus overturned into ditch in Hungary
"My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I am grateful to everyone who took part in the rescue efforts," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote.
A bus carrying Polish passengers and drivers overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary early Sunday morning, resulting in at least 12 deaths and over a dozen injuries, according to Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The incident occurred near the town of Mezokeresztes, as the bus was en route to Nyíregyháza when it veered off the straight road into a ditch and tipped over.
Police stated that 57 individuals were on board, including 12 fatalities and ten casualties. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the tragic accident. Hungarian authorities have taken the bus driver into custody for further investigation.
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