Twelve dead in Polish bus crash in Hungary

A fatal road accident involving a Polish tourist bus occurred early on August 16, 2026, in eastern Hungary, near the town of Mezokeresztes. According to information provided by Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and state news agency MTI, the bus veered off the road into a ditch and subsequently overturned.

The crash resulted in 12 confirmed deaths and left at least 10 other individuals injured. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the site to provide medical assistance and secure the area. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or specific details regarding the cause of the accident, though the vehicle has been confirmed as a Polish tourist bus.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected to follow as officials assess the scene near Mezokeresztes. No further updates regarding the current status of the survivors or potential legal developments have been provided by local authorities at this time.