High-Speed Van Carrying Migrants Crashes in Croatia, Injuring 14

A van carrying migrants crashed into a lamp post while fleeing police in Croatia, injuring 14 people, including seven children. The incident took place in eastern Croatia early in the morning. Migrants often rely on smugglers to cross borders illegally, aiming to reach wealthier Western European countries.

In a high-speed chase gone wrong, a van loaded with migrants veered off the road and crashed into a lamp post in eastern Croatia on Monday morning. The chaotic scene left 14 people injured, including seven children, according to local police and doctors.

The incident unfolded around 3 am when police aimed to curb illegal entries into the country. They spotted a suspicious van bearing Swiss license plates, overloaded with passengers. Upon signaling the driver to stop, the vehicle sped away, leading to a catastrophic accident minutes later.

Migrants from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia frequently rely on smugglers to cross borders illegally, usually in perilously overcrowded vehicles like the one involved in this incident. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, while an investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)