Albanian survivor Elijona marks 5‑year anniversary of Croatia bus crash
Five years after a severe bus accident in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, that killed ten Albanian citizens on 25 July 2021, Elijona, who was 14 at the time, posted a heartfelt tribute on social media. In the message she mourns her mother and her sister Linda, who both died in the crash, noting that she is now 19—the same age her sister was when her life ended. She writes, “I was only 14 when you left us. Now I am 19… just as you were, Linda, when your life was cut short.”
Elijona also honored the eight other victims of the tragedy, offering prayers and support to their families. The tribute underscores how the memory of her loved ones drives her to continue forward and dedicate any future success to them.
Entities: Albania · Croatia · Elijona · Linda · Slavonski Brod
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Elijona also remembered the eight other victims of the accident in her tribute. (all three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elijona was 14 years old at the time of the accident. (all three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elijona is now 19 years old, marking the five‑year anniversary of the crash. (all three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A severe bus accident occurred on 25 July 2021 in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, killing ten Albanian citizens. (all three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elijona posted a social‑media tribute remembering her mother and sister Linda. (all three articles)