At least 12 people were killed and 10 others injured when a bus carrying Polish tourists overturned on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes in Hungary, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- At least 12 people were killed in the crash, according to Al Jazeera.
- Ten others were injured.
- The bus was carrying Polish tourists.
- The crash happened on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes in Hungary.
At least 12 people have been killed and 10 others injured after a bus carrying Polish tourists overturned on a motorway in Hungary, according to Al Jazeera.
The crash occurred on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes. Al Jazeera reported that the bus overturned, though the circumstances leading to the vehicle losing control have not been detailed in the available information.
The bus was carrying Polish tourists at the time of the incident. The nationalities of those killed and injured, as well as their identities, have not been specified in the reporting.
The reported toll stands at 12 dead and 10 injured. Casualty figures in the immediate aftermath of major road incidents can change as authorities complete their assessments at the scene.
The incident is one of several deadly road crashes reported in Europe over the same period. Separately, five teenagers were killed and four other people seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on the M9 motorway in County Kildare, Ireland, according to the Guardian and Sky News, in an incident police said involved a car driving in the wrong direction.
Why it matters
Motorway crashes involving buses can produce high casualty tolls in a single incident, affecting families and communities across borders. The reported deaths of Polish tourists in Hungary underscore the risks faced by travellers on long-distance road journeys.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Hungary bus crash happen?
According to Al Jazeera, the crash happened on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes in Hungary.
How many people were killed and injured?
Al Jazeera reported at least 12 people were killed and 10 others injured.
Who was on the bus?
The bus was carrying Polish tourists, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
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- Five teenagers killed and four other people injured in Ireland car crash
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- At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash
Al Jazeera: Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
- Multiple people killed and others injured in motorway crash in Ireland
Sky News: A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare in Ireland, police have said.