A passenger bus carrying Polish tourists crashed on a Hungarian highway near Mezokeresztes, overturning into a ditch and killing 12 people while injuring at least 10, authorities said on Sunday. The vehicle was traveling on eastbound lanes about 140 kilometers east of Budapest when it veered off the road and overturned, according to police statements.
The scene was described as severe, with firefighters and responders arriving to assist. The crash occurred on a highway segment serving Mezokeresztes, and the inbound route was affected as emergency crews worked at the site. Photos from the scene depict a red bus on its side with luggage scattered nearby, underscoring the force of the impact.
Authorities provided the casualty figures as part of their early reporting, noting the 12 deaths and at least 10 injuries, with no additional details about the victims or the specifics of the injuries released in this briefing. No information was given about the bus company, the cause of the crash, or whether weather or road conditions played a role.
The incident marks a deadly early-morning crash on this highway corridor, drawing immediate attention from local police and emergency services. Further updates were expected as investigators inspect the accident site and compile additional details on the sequence of events and any contributing factors.