Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has expressed his condolences to Poland following a deadly shooting in the historic centre of Kraków on Saturday, in which six people were killed and 15 injured. Hungary’s president and foreign minister have also voiced their solidarity with the Polish people.

“ I would like to express my sincere condolences to our Polish brothers and sisters following the deadly attack in Kraków. Hungary stands with the Polish people,” Magyar wrote in a social media post on Saturday.

The shooting took place at around 3 pm local time in Kraków’s Main Market Square, one of the city’s best-known landmarks and a popular destination for tourists. According to Polish authorities, a gunman opened fire at random people from a moving vehicle.

Six people – four women and two men – lost their lives, while 15 others were injured, including police officers. The suspect, a Polish citizen, was shot by police and taken into custody. He was subsequently transported to hospital. Authorities said he appeared to have acted alone.

Hungarian officials express condolences to Poland

President András Baka also reacted to the tragedy. In a statement published by the Sándor Palace, his office said the president had received the news of the shooting with profound shock. He expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and wished those injured a full and speedy recovery.

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán shared a similar message on X, saying she was deeply shaken by the tragic events. She offered her condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery, adding that Hungary stands in solidarity with Poland and its people.

The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had no information about any Hungarian citizens being among the dead or injured at the time of its statement. Hungary’s Consulate General in Kraków is monitoring the situation and remains in contact with the Polish authorities.

A tragic attack in a popular tourist destination

The shooting prompted a major emergency response in the city centre, with police cordoning off the area and rescue teams treating and transporting the injured to hospitals. A tram was also hit by gunfire, although its driver and passengers were not reported injured.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was being kept informed by the interior minister and that police were investigating the circumstances and background of the attack.

Kraków is one of Poland’s most popular destinations, attracting large numbers of international visitors every year. The Main Market Square, where the shooting took place, is at the heart of its historic centre.