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Croatia bus accident kills two and injures dozens
A bus with Serbian license plates overturned on the A3 highway near Ivanić-Grad, Croatia, on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two women: a 53-year-old Croatian citizen and a 17-year-old girl from Montenegro. Approximately 33 passengers and two drivers were on board the Niš-ekspres vehicle.
At least 30 people were injured, with several reported to have sustained serious injuries. Emergency services, including medical helicopters, responded to the scene to transport victims to various hospitals in Zagreb. While many passengers are being treated for lighter injuries, some remain in intensive care with multiple fractures and bleeding.
Police investigations indicate that the 55-year-old Serbian driver caused the accident by failing to maintain his lane, crossing onto the emergency shoulder and striking a metal guardrail before the vehicle overturned on a soft embankment. The driver has been placed in investigative detention. While some passengers allege the driver fell asleep, the driver has claimed he suffered a sudden health issue related to diabetes.
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A3 highway · Andrej Plenković · Croatian Ministry of Health · Croatian Ministry of the Interior · DORH · Irena Hrstić · Ivanić-Grad · KB Dubrava · KBC Zagreb · Ministry of Health · Ministry of Health Croatia · Ministry of Health of Croatia