Croatia's A3 Highway Sees 15km Traffic Jam After Accident

Major traffic jams plagued Croatia's highways on Friday, with the A3 highway experiencing the most severe congestion. An accident between the Križ and Popovača junctions, heading towards Lipovac, has reduced traffic to a single lane. This incident has led to a lengthy queue of vehicles stretching approximately 15 kilometers, testing the patience of drivers.

Further disruptions were observed on the eastern section of the Zagreb bypass, where traffic slowed between the Kosnica and Zagreb Istok junctions in the direction of Lipovac. Earlier in the day, a collision involving a passenger car and a tanker truck also occurred on the A3 highway.

The Croatian Auto Club (HAK) has warned of increased traffic on other major routes nationwide, urging drivers to remain vigilant and maintain safe distances. Congestion is also building on the A1 highway towards the Adriatic coast. While toll stations at Lučko and Demerje are currently experiencing no significant waits, traffic is moving slowly between Karlovac and Bosiljevo 2 towards the sea, with intermittent queues and stops reported.