Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary
Summary
Twelve people were killed and at least 10 injured when a Polish bus overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary near Mezokeresztes. Police said the driver likely fell asleep, and the injured were taken to hospital.
Key Points
- A Polish bus overturned on the M3 motorway in eastern Hungary, killing 12 people and injuring at least 10.
- Police said the bus veered into a ditch near Mezokeresztes and preliminary information suggests the driver may have fallen asleep.
- The bus was carrying 57 passengers and two drivers, according to state news agency MTI.
- Polish and Hungarian authorities are responding, and the driver has been taken into custody.
