News · 16 August 2026

Polish bus crash in Hungary kills twelve people

A Polish bus overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary early on Sunday, killing a dozen people and injuring at least 10 others. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the accident on Sunday morning, stating the bus had veered into a ditch near Mezokeresztes. Police took the driver into custody, with preliminary information suggesting the driver may have fallen asleep.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 August 2026 at 8:30

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