Tragic Bus Accident in Hungary Leaves Driver Dead, Injures Young Athletes
A bus transporting young athletes to a competition crashed in Hungary, resulting in the driver's death and injuries to 23 passengers. The accident occurred near Hird and involved 19 youth competitors, coaches, and parents. Measures are being taken to care for the injured.
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In a tragic incident, a bus carrying young athletes to an aerobics competition collided with a tree in Hungary, claiming the life of the driver and injuring 23 onboard. The crash took place around 5:20 a.m. near Hird, a town in the southwestern part of the country.
The bus was en route to Budapest, approximately 120 miles north of the accident site. It was carrying 28 individuals, including 19 youth competitors from the Pécs Sports School, along with three coaches, six parents, and the driver. Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the accident.
Among the injured, one youth athlete sustained a broken femur along with multiple concussions and bruises. Two coaches were also seriously hurt and are under continuous medical observation. The Pécs Sports School stated that all passengers received hospital care. Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok expressed his condolences and wishes for a swift recovery of the injured.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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