High-speed police chase ends in tragedy in Budapest
A young man has died after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a fatal collision in Budapest on Saturday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Szerencs Street and the M3 motorway exit in the city’s 15th district.
According to the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK), officers initially attempted to stop the vehicle at Kodály Körönd in District VI. When the driver failed to comply with police signals and continued driving, a pursuit ensued. The car ultimately collided with a streetlight at the Szerencs Street junction, causing catastrophic damage.
Kékvillogó.hu’s report, however, indicated the BMW, travelling at approximately 180 km/h, mounted the pavement before hitting the streetlight and then crashing into a nearby bus stop, where pedestrians were waiting. According to the article, one person was killed at the scene, while another sustained severe injuries, including the loss of a leg. Emergency services dispatched eight ambulances, and the motorway exit was temporarily closed while authorities conducted their investigation.
According to MTI, the driver, a young man, died at the scene. Police confirmed that the circumstances of the collision and the reasons behind the high-speed evasion are now subject to a criminal investigation.
Firefighters and other emergency teams worked on site to secure the area and repair the damaged infrastructure, including the public lighting. The road has since reopened.