Chaos on the M7: triple crash near Balatonfőkajár! 🚨

Misfortune struck peaceful Balatonfőkajár on the Balaton's southern shore: a triple collision paralysed the M7 motorway at km 87, right at the gateway to the lake. 🚗💥 This Budapest-bound section is fully closed, immediately affecting both lakeside holidaymakers and locals.

Three cars collided; drivers and passengers were de-energised by professional firefighters from Balatonfüred and municipal crews from Polgárdi. Police and ambulance services are working together while traffic is completely halted. Rapid disaster-management response is key to preventing further accidents.

This is a sensitive point in the Balaton region: the M7 is the main artery for resorts such as Balatonfüred, Balatonfőkajár and Szántód. Closures can cause tailbacks, complicating weekend homeward journeys or locals rushing to work. Anyone leaving the Balaton for Budapest should allow extra time; consider route 7 or lower-level coastal roads, though traffic may increase there too. ⚠️ Mid-season this can spoil beachgoers' mood while local businesses – restaurants, guesthouses – worry about guest access.

Source: Disaster Management