Polish tourist bus overturns on M3 near Nyíregyháza, 12 dead

Polish tourist bus overturns on M3 near Nyíregyháza, killing 12; authorities investigate cause and emergency response.

Polish tourist bus overturns on M3 near Nyíregyháza, 12 dead
Liberal News
Publish: 16.08.2026
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A Polish tourist bus veered off Hungary’s M3 motorway near Nyíregyháza at around 01:00 local time and overturned into a roadside ditch, killing twelve people and injuring dozens, authorities said.

Police reported the driver was believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel and has been taken into custody. The 24-tonne bus carried 57 passengers and two drivers; state media reported 35 passengers and both drivers were initially rescued by firefighters.

Emergency crews worked to lift the rear axle of the overturned vehicle to free people trapped underneath until cranes arrived to raise the entire bus, according to news agency MTI. Hungary’s ambulance service said one person suffered life-threatening injuries, nine had serious injuries and 37 sustained minor injuries.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

The available statements note the location on the M3 motorway, the estimated time of the incident, the suspected cause that the driver fell asleep, the number of people on board and the casualty and injury figures provided by emergency services.

Official actions recorded include police custody of the driver and rescue operations by firefighters and ambulance teams, and reporting by state media and MTI.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Incident occurred on the M3 motorway near Nyíregyháza at about 01:00 local time.
  • Driver believed to have fallen asleep and is in custody.
  • 12 people died; 1 life-threatening injury, 9 serious injuries, 37 minor injuries.
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