How did 2 people die when a Serbian bus overturned on the A3 in Croatia?
Quick answer: Two people were killed and 33 others were injured on Sunday morning, 8 November 2026, when a Serbian passenger bus overturned on the A3 motorway near Ivanic Grad in Croatia. The bus was heading towards the capital, Zagreb, when it overturned at about 07:25 local time.
Key facts
- What: A Serbian passenger bus overturned (road accident)
- Where: A3 motorway near Ivanic Grad, Croatia, at kilometre 61, just after the Ivanic Grad intersection, heading towards Zagreb
- When: About 07:25 local time (06:25 GMT) on Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Reported toll: 2 killed, 33 injured
- Status: Developing — police are investigating and figures may change
What happened
The crash happened at about 07:25 on Sunday morning, 8 November 2026, on the A3 motorway near the town of Ivanic Grad, east of Zagreb. Xinhua, reporting the Croatian Ministry of Health, said a Serbian passenger bus overturned, killing two people and injuring 33 others. The Associated Press reported that at least two people were killed and several were injured after the bus overturned on the highway in Croatia.
Zagreb police confirmed that a bus with Serbian licence plates overturned on the A3 at kilometre 61, immediately after the Ivanic Grad intersection, in the direction of Zagreb. The bus was travelling towards the Croatian capital when it left the carriageway and overturned.
The injured were taken to hospital for treatment. The Croatian Ministry of Health confirmed the toll of two people killed and 33 injured, according to Xinhua. No official cause had been confirmed in the reports available at the time of writing.
What happens next
Croatian police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including how the bus came to overturn. The condition of the injured people, and whether any of them were seriously hurt, will be confirmed in further updates from the authorities and hospitals.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Croatia bus crash?
Two people died, according to the Croatian Ministry of Health, as reported by Xinhua. The Associated Press also reported at least two deaths.
How many people were injured?
Thirty-three people were injured, according to the Croatian Ministry of Health, as reported by Xinhua.
Where did the crash happen?
On the A3 motorway near Ivanic Grad in Croatia, at kilometre 61, just after the Ivanic Grad intersection, in the direction of Zagreb.
What caused the bus to overturn?
The cause had not been officially confirmed in the reports available at the time of writing. Zagreb police confirmed the bus overturned, and the circumstances are under investigation.
*This is a developing story compiled from verified reporting; figures may change as official information is confirmed. Sources: Associated Press; Xinhua via NAMPA — https://www.nampa.org/text/23060978*
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