Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured when a Polish tourist bus veered off a Hungarian motorway and into a ditch. Police said the bus overturned after coming off the M3 motorway, which connects Hungary’s capital Budapest with the north-eastern city of Nyíregyháza, at around 01:00 local time on Sunday (23:00 GMT on Saturday). […]
A Polish tourist bus crashed off a Hungarian motorway, killing twelve people and injuring dozens more, according to Hungarian police. The incident occurred around 01:00 local time on Sunday, with the bus overturning after leaving the M3 motorway, which links Budapest with Nyíregyháza.
Authorities suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the accident. He has been placed under arrest. Out of the 57 people on board, including 35 passengers and two drivers, firefighters have managed to rescue 35 individuals thus far. Emergency responders are working to lift the rear axle of the 24-tonne bus to free those trapped beneath, with cranes set to assist once they arrive.
Hungary's ambulance service reported that one victim suffered life-threatening injuries, while nine individuals faced serious injuries and another 37 encountered minor injuries. Prime Minister Péter Magyar extended his "sincere condolences" to the families of the deceased and expressed hope for the injured to make a swift recovery. The bus departed the motorway and toppled into a ditch adjacent to the roadway.
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