Four Dead in Croatian Plane Crash; Search Continues for Two Others
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- At least four people died in a plane crash near Medulin, on Croatia's Istrian coast, on June 4.
- Local media reports suggest rescue efforts are underway for two additional individuals.
- The aircraft, reportedly registered in Germany, had taken off from Austria.
A tragic plane accident near Medulin on Croatia's Istrian coast resulted in at least four fatalities on Thursday, June 4. Police confirmed the deaths in a statement, adding that local media indicated ongoing searches for two other individuals.
The incident occurred in the Campanoz area, outside the town, with all emergency services responding to the scene. The national firefighters' association reported receiving a notification of the crash of a small plane near the Medulin aerodrome at 11:19 a.m. local time. Seven firefighters, three fire trucks, three emergency medical teams, a helicopter medical team, and police were dispatched.
According to public broadcaster HRT, the aircraft was registered in Germany and had departed from Austria, with Medulin as its destination. Further details about the accident are expected following the arrival of investigators from the national agency responsible for air, maritime, and rail accident inquiries.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.