Passenger Bus Overturns in Hungary, Killing 12
A passenger bus with Polish license plates overturned in a ditch on a highway in Hungary, approximately 87 miles east of Budapest. The crash occurred early Sunday morning and resulted in 12 fatalities and multiple serious injuries. Police suspect the…
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A passenger bus with Polish license plates overturned in a ditch on a highway in Hungary early Sunday morning, resulting in 12 fatalities and multiple serious injuries. The incident occurred approximately 87 miles east of Budapest.
Hungarian police are investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary suspicions suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the vehicle veering off the road and into a ditch.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the early morning accident. The exact number of passengers on board was not immediately released. The highway location where the crash occurred is east of Budapest, a significant distance from the capital city.
Further details regarding the identities of the deceased or injured, as well as the condition of the survivors, have not yet been provided by authorities. The investigation into the precise circumstances of the rollover is ongoing.
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