Twelve killed as Polish coach crashes in Hungary
The bus was carrying Catholic pilgrims back to Poland.
Twelve people lost their lives when a bus carrying Polish pilgrims from Medjugorje crashed on a Hungarian motorway, according to initial reports. The driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the accident on the M3 highway. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter confirmed 12 fatalities and at least 10 serious injuries among the 57 passengers and two drivers on board.
The group, who hailed from the southeastern Polish town of Strzyżów, were returning from a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a site of Catholic pilgrimage due to reported visions of the Virgin Mary. Poland's president expressed deep sorrow, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha offered heartfelt condolences, citing solidarity with Poland.
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