Truck Drives Wrong Way on Croatian Highway, Causes Accident

A dangerous situation unfolded on Croatia's A1 highway near Lučko when a truck driver was spotted traveling in the wrong direction. The incident, which occurred on July 31, 2026, involved a smaller truck that was seen speeding against traffic.

A concerned citizen witnessed the truck's erratic behavior, noting it was driving in the emergency lane and making no attempt to stop. The witness immediately contacted the police to report the hazard. The truck was reportedly carrying foreign license plates.

Police responded promptly to the alert. However, before authorities could intercept the vehicle, the truck collided with a car that was lawfully traveling in the correct lane towards Zagreb. The collision resulted in material damage to both vehicles but, fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Traffic on that section of the highway was temporarily affected but resumed without major disruptions. The article also briefly mentions a separate, unrelated incident at the Zagreb Zoo where a lion killed a lioness.