Highway Tragedy Near Sveti Marko Tunnel Claims Three Lives
A deadly car accident occurred near the Sveti Marko Tunnel, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
Sam Morgan
- 2024-01-07
- Updated 06:07 AM ET
(NewsNibs) - On a fateful day near the Sveti Marko tunnel, a severe car accident took the lives of three individuals, including both parents from a family and the driver of an SUV with Hungarian plates. The son from the family miraculously survived the tragic collision. The accident occurred when the SUV driver lost control and veered into oncoming traffic, leading to a catastrophic impact. Emergency services responded promptly, dispatching the injured to various hospitals in the vicinity.
VICTIMS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL
Twelve individuals involved in the accident sustained injuries and were admitted to hospitals in Zagreb, Rijeka, and Karlovac for urgent medical care. Among the injured is a Moldovan citizen who is scheduled for a transfer from Karlovac to a hospital in Zagreb to undergo surgery. Meanwhile, in Rijeka, one male patient has been released from KBC Rijeka under police watch. At the same facility, Dr. Med. Mirko Grgurev from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology reported that three patients remain hospitalized but are now in stable condition, with no immediate life-threatening dangers.
ONGOING MEDICAL EFFORTS
The severity of the injuries required a variety of treatments. One patient was promptly moved from the intensive care unit to the Surgery Clinic, an indication of shifting medical needs as recovery progresses. Another individual underwent surgery to address fractures in the right lower leg and hand. A third person is under the specialized care of the Institute for Thoracic Surgery, reflecting the range of medical expertise involved in responding to the incident.
The community is in shock as the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led to this tragic accident. In the wake of the event, medical teams are working tirelessly to provide the best possible care for the injured, whose conditions have mercifully stabilized. Families and loved ones of the victims are receiving support as the entire region grapples with this sudden loss.