A Hungarian-registered bus crash in Czechia left at least 12 people injured on Sunday after a coach with Hungarian licence plates collided with a passenger car in the country’s south.
According to the report, around 30 people were travelling on the bus at the time of the collision. Eight bus passengers were injured, while all four occupants of the car were taken to hospital.
Hungarian-registered bus crash in Czechia happened near Boršov nad Vltavou
The collision took place in South Bohemia (České Budějovice region), near the village of Boršov nad Vltavou, on the II/143 road, 24.hu wrote.
Czech emergency services were called to the scene as severe weather swept through the area. iDNES reported that the crash occurred during heavy rain, with storms affecting the wider region at the same time.
Storms hit the region as emergency services respond to multiple incidents
The crash came amid intense storms in South Bohemia. According to iDNES, firefighters in the region were dispatched to roughly 15 incidents linked to the weather, including fallen trees and flooded basements.
Hungarian coverage echoed that the collision happened during a downpour, underlining how quickly driving conditions can deteriorate in severe weather — especially on secondary roads outside major motorways.
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Unclear how many Hungarian citizens were involved
As of Sunday afternoon, it was not yet known how many of those involved were Hungarian nationals. The bus was described as having Hungarian licence plates, but that does not automatically confirm the nationality of passengers.
Všechny složky IZS aktuálně řeší DN autobusu a OA na silnici č 143 u Boršova nad Vltavou. Silnice je uzavřena. Déšť, bouřka, jeďte opatrně. Zatím máme hlášeno víc jak deset zraněných osob z obou vozidel. V autobuse cestovali cizinci. #policiejhc pic.twitter.com/FI81CXEkkL
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Some Hungarian outlets have also circulated slightly different injury totals while citing Czech reporting, suggesting that figures may still be subject to updates as authorities confirm details.
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Background for international readers: what “Hungarian-registered” means
In Central Europe, it is common for coaches to operate cross-border routes for tourism, airport transfers, private hires, and organised group travel. A bus being Hungarian-registered typically refers to its licence plates and registration, not necessarily the nationality of everyone on board.
Hungarian authorities generally provide consular assistance when Hungarian citizens are involved in incidents abroad, while the investigation and emergency response are led by the host country’s services — in this case, Czech police and rescue teams.
What happens next
At this stage, Czech authorities are expected to continue clarifying the circumstances of the crash, including how the collision occurred and whether weather conditions played a direct role. Further updates are likely as hospitals and emergency services confirm injury severity and passenger identities.
Daily News Hungary will update this story if Czech or Hungarian officials release additional information on the victims, the bus operator, or any traffic disruptions linked to the incident.
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