In a tragic incident in southern Croatia, a car carrying migrants skidded off the road and hit a wall, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuries to several others, as confirmed by the police.
Reports from Croatian media suggest that the driver of the vehicle was attempting to evade the police in order to avoid being apprehended for involvement in people smuggling. Among the passengers were five individuals, one of whom was a child, all of whom sustained injuries and were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Croatia, being a member state of the European Union, serves as a transit point for migrants seeking to reach Western Europe. Many migrants opt to enter Croatia through Bosnia before continuing their journey towards countries such as Slovenia or Italy. In their quest to cross borders without proper authorization, migrants often resort to enlisting the services of individuals involved in people smuggling.
The tragic accident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. in the town of Sinj, located 18.6 kilometers (11.6 miles) from the Bosnian border, highlighting the perilous nature of irregular migration routes.
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