Bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Hungary, leaving 12 dead
Summary
A bus carrying Polish pilgrims overturned on a Hungarian highway, killing 12 people and injuring many others. The crash likely happened because the driver fell asleep, and the injured passengers were taken to hospitals in Hungary.Key Facts
- The bus crashed on the M3 motorway near Mezőkeresztes, Hungary, at 1 am local time.
- The bus had 57 passengers and 2 drivers returning from a pilgrimage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- 12 people died in the crash, and many passengers were injured; 10 were in serious condition.
- The driver survived and was taken into custody; early reports say he may have fallen asleep.
- Polish and Hungarian leaders offered condolences and praised emergency workers.
- Poland will increase checks on bus safety and drivers’ working hours after the accident.
- A Polish investigation team will lead the crash inquiry.
- Similar deadly bus crashes involving Polish pilgrims happened in 2002 and 2022 in the region.
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