Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's security detail involved in fatal mishap after Euro 2024 game
Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, embarked on his journey to Stuttgart Airport following Hungary's thrilling victory over Scotland in the Euro 2024 match the night before.
Luckily, Orban remained unscathed in the accident that occurred during his travel. A police spokesperson confirmed the incident to CNN.
Unfortunately, a 61-year-old police officer suffered critical injuries in the collision and succumbed to his wounds at the hospital, as per the police report. Another officer, aged 27, was also hospitalized with severe injuries.
The accident took place around 11:15 a.m. on a Monday when a 69-year-old BMW driver attempted to navigate onto a road that was closed for the police escort. Apparently, the driver failed to notice the roadblock and hit the motorcycle of the police officer, which caused it to veer towards the motorcycle of another officer due to the impact.
"We are shaken by the accident involving one of our colleagues," stated Police Commissioner Markus Eisenbraun.
"We are devastated by the grim circumstances leading to the death of our respected colleague, and the entire Stuttgart police force is heartbroken over the loss," Eisenbraun expressed.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and loved ones. May our injured colleague recover swiftly from the accident," Eisenbraun concluded.
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After the Euro 2024 match, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed his condolences towards the European police community, acknowledging the tragic loss of a colleague in the accident. Orban's statement underscored the strong bonds between Hungary and Europe, emphasizing the shared grief and solidarity in such challenging times.
