Divers recover fourth body after fatal collision near Splitska Vrata

An investigation is underway into one of Croatia's most severe maritime tragedies in recent years, following a collision between a catamaran and a sailboat near Splitska Vrata. The accident claimed the lives of four people.

On Monday, divers completed a demanding operation to retrieve the body of the fourth victim from the sunken sailboat. The vessel was found at a depth of 50 meters. This recovery marked the end of a critical phase in the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

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It is too early to talk about guilt.

Multiple authorities are involved in piecing together the events that led to the tragedy. These include the Split Port Authority, the police, the County State Attorney's Office, and the Agency for Investigation of Accidents in Air, Maritime, and Rail Transport. The agency launched its own inquiry immediately after the incident.

Slaven Bušić, a maritime accident investigator, described the event as one of the most difficult tragedies he has encountered in his professional career. The ongoing investigation aims to establish fault and understand the sequence of events that resulted in the loss of life.

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This is one of the most serious tragedies I have encountered during my professional career.