Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar injured in highway crash

Nataša Pirc Musar highway crash Kastelec tunnel collision seat belt

On Friday afternoon a police convoy returning from Croatia to Slovenia was involved in a collision in the Kastelec tunnel near Ljubljana. The 52‑year‑old driver of the presidential Mercedes‑Benz V300 failed to keep the required safety distance and struck the rear of an Audi that was part of the escort. President Nataša Pirc Musar suffered a broken collarbone; a fellow passenger sustained serious injuries, while the other occupants escaped unharmed. Both drivers tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Police have opened a criminal investigation for negligent causing of a traffic accident against the presidential driver, and the case has been referred to the Specialised State Prosecutor’s Office. The material damage is estimated at about €37 000. The president was released to home care after hospital treatment. The police continue to examine the exact circumstances of the crash.

Entities: Audi · Audi (presidential escort vehicle) · General Hospital Izola · General Police Directorate of Slovenia · Kastelec highway · Kastelec tunnel · Mercedes‑Benz V300 · Mercedes‑Benz V300 · Nataša Pirc Musar · Slovenian Police · Specialised State Prosecutor’s Office · Splošna bolnišnica Izola

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[● 4 SOURCES] Estimated material damage from the crash is about €37,000. (Police estimate)
[● 5 SOURCES] Both injured were transported to the General Hospital in Izola. (Emergency services)
[● 5 SOURCES] President Nataša Pirc Musar sustained light injuries and a broken key bone in the crash. (Medical reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] One of the president's companions suffered serious injuries. (Police report)
[● 5 SOURCES] The accident occurred on Friday at about 16:57 in the Kastelec tunnel on the highway toward Ljubljana. (Police reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Mercedes driver is suspected of negligent causing a traffic accident and is under criminal investigation by the Specialized State Prosecutor’s Office. (Legal authorities)
[● 4 SOURCES] Alcohol and drug tests for both drivers were negative. (Police testing)
[● 4 SOURCES] A 52‑year‑old driver of a Mercedes‑Benz V300 failed to keep a safe distance and collided with the rear of an Audi driven by a 34‑year‑old escort driver. (Police investigation)