Motorist seriously injured in traffic accident near Čanj, Montenegro

On July 18, 2026, at approximately 09:52, a collision occurred on the Bar‑Budva highway near the village of Čanj. The accident involved a passenger car and a freight truck. The driver of the car, identified as V. K. from Podgorica, sustained severe injuries, including a broken arm, and was transported to the Clinical Center of Montenegro in Podgorica for treatment. The truck driver escaped with no serious injuries. Both drivers are Montenegrin citizens. Police halted traffic on the affected road segment during the investigation, and a prosecutor conducted a preliminary inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.

Authorities indicated that the exact circumstances leading to the collision will be clarified through further investigation.