A serious road accident occurred on Sunday morning on the A3 motorway in Croatia. A bus with Serbian license plates left the road and overturned. The incident caused two fatalities and several injuries.
According to preliminary information, the accident happened around 07:30, at the 61st kilometer of the motorway, in the direction of Zagreb. This bus accident in Croatia has caused great shock among the public, especially due to the high number of passengers on board.
The overturning of the bus has also prompted reactions from Serbian authorities. They are in contact with their Croatian counterparts to assist their citizens affected by the tragedy. This is one of the most serious accidents to have occurred in Croatia this year.
The incident has refocused attention on road safety and the conditions of tourist transport by bus. Croatian authorities have confirmed that 33 Serbian tourists and two drivers were travelling on the bus. Investigations into the causes of the accident are still ongoing.
Local media report that the bus lost control and overturned in Kolovoz. This caused panic and chaos among passengers. Police forces, firefighters and several ambulances arrived at the scene immediately to assist the injured.
A helicopter of the medical emergency service was also deployed for the intervention. It transported the most seriously injured to hospital centers. According to preliminary information, the health condition of some of the injured is serious.
Authorities have not provided further details about the identity of the victims. Croatian police have launched investigations to establish the exact causes of the vehicle leaving the road. It does not rule out any hypothesis, including the possibility of a technical fault or human error.
The A3 motorway is one of the country’s main arteries. It connects the capital, Zagreb, with other parts of Croatia. This road is frequented by tourists throughout the year.
Emergency teams continue working to identify the victims and notify their families. The investigations into this accident are expected to last several days. Authorities have promised to make public every new detail that emerges from the process of clarifying the circumstances.