Deadly Van Crash in Croatia Highlights Migrant Perils

A van carrying migrants overturned in central Croatia, killing two and injuring 25, as they attempted to evade police.

The accident occurred near Peklenica, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Croatia's capital, Zagreb.
Police began pursuing the van, which had German license plates, after spotting it late at night.
The van reportedly hit a concrete bridge, a house, and a power pole before overturning in a ditch.
Among the injured are individuals from Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Palestine, with nine suffering serious injuries.
This incident underscores the dangers faced by migrants fleeing conflicts and poverty, often relying on smugglers for unauthorized border crossings.