A serious bus accident occurred in Poland when a passenger shuttle tipped onto its side and rolled over. Local authorities, per information from the Lubelska Police Headquarters, confirmed the incident near the village of Golub, close to the Ukrainian border. Emergency services responded promptly, and a full assessment of the scene followed as responders secured the area and began triage for those affected.
Initial findings indicate that the Setra bus driver appeared to lose control during a turn, which led to the vehicle overturning. The crash happened in the early hours, around 04:00, and involved a total of 59 passengers along with two drivers who were inside the cabin. All occupants were identified as Ukrainian citizens. Early updates noted that 20 individuals were taken to hospitals for treatment and observation, with crews continuing to monitor their condition and provide necessary care at medical facilities nearby. The situation was statused as ongoing by responders as they worked to stabilize and evacuate any remaining passengers as required.
Authorities reported that the immediate risk to the remaining passengers had decreased and that most of them were accommodated in a temporary shelter within the city center, where the accident took place. The focus for investigators included determining contributing factors, verifying the sobriety of the drivers, and examining the vehicle’s condition prior to the incident. Breathalyzer tests for both drivers returned sober results, and police teams remained stationed at the site to manage traffic, coordinate relief efforts, and gather evidence for a formal accident report.
As part of the ongoing response, officials reviewed earlier updates about accidents in the broader region, including a separate incident in which a truck crane collided with a passenger train in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. That event highlighted the range of transport safety challenges faced in the area and the importance of rapid, coordinated emergency responses to protect lives and prevent further harm.