Bus carrying Ukrainian children overturns in Hungary: Nearly 20 injured
Photo: Bus with Ukrainian children in Hungary (Getty Images)
On the morning of July 6, a bus carrying Ukrainian children was involved in an accident in Hungary, according to the Embassy of Ukraine in Hungary.
The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on highway 442 between the towns of Kunszentmárton and Tiszaföldvár.
According to preliminary information, the vehicle veered off the road and overturned for unknown reasons.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there were 77 people on the bus at the time of the accident. Nineteen passengers were injured, four of whom sustained serious injuries.
There are no reported fatalities. The injured were taken to hospitals in the cities of Szolnok, Kecskemét, and Szentes.
Rescue services are working at the scene, along with Ukrainian diplomats — including Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary, Fedir Shandor, and consular staff.
They are coordinating assistance and support for the affected citizens.
Other passengers were temporarily housed at the cultural center in Kunszentmárton, where they were provided with food and appropriate conditions while awaiting further arrangements.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Accident in Romania
As a reminder, on June 30, a bus carrying 60 Ukrainian citizens collided with a minibus in Romania.
The accident left five people injured and one woman dead.
