Polish Coach Bus Crashes in Hungary; 12 Dead, Dozens Injured
A coach carrying Polish tourists veered off a motorway in northern Hungary early August 16, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 10 others. Prime Minister Tusk immediately dispatched medical and diplomatic support.
A Polish coach bus carrying 57 passengers and two drivers plunged into a roadside ditch on the M3 motorway near Mezőkeresztes in northern Hungary in the early hours of August 16. The crash killed 12 people and left at least 10 others injured, marking one of the deadliest coach accidents involving Polish tourists in recent years.
Hungarian police indicated that driver fatigue was the likely cause of the tragedy. Emergency services from multiple towns responded, using cranes and winches to extract passengers trapped beneath the overturned vehicle.
Government Response
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced he would send a special Polish aircraft to Hungary carrying Foreign Ministry representatives and medical personnel
- Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski confirmed that consular services were activated and authorities were in contact with Hungarian officials
- The government pledged comprehensive medical and consular assistance to all victims
The incident underscores the risks of long-distance coach travel, particularly on overnight routes. If you are planning coach travel abroad, verify the operator's safety record and ensure your travel insurance covers emergency medical evacuation. Polish citizens abroad should register with the nearest embassy or consulate beforehand.
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