Five crashes cause chaos on the M7 towards Balaton! 🚨

At the southern gate of Balaton, in the immediate vicinity of Balatonőszöd, a serious five-way car accident broke out on the side of the M7 highway towards Nagykanizsa, at the 131 kilometer section. 🚨 This section is crucial for the traffic of the lakeside settlements, so the accident immediately paralyzed traffic in the region.

Three cars and two vans collided, the professional firefighters from Siófok de-energized two vehicles on the spot. The ambulance service was also alerted, and the injured are being treated. Currently, traffic is only allowed on one lane, which causes kilometers of traffic jams for those trying to get to Lake Balaton.

This is a double whammy for the residents and vacationers of the southern coast: the M7 is the main route to Siófok, Balatonősződ and the surrounding beaches. Delays threaten weekend programs, waterside parties, and even the traffic of local shops and restaurants. Locals complain on social media that even before the usual Siófok deadline, an amazing traffic jam can form. It is depressing from a tourist point of view, as guests arriving in the middle of the season may be discouraged by the chaotic arrival. ⚠️

The disaster management and the police are working on the scene, they recommend looking for alternative routes on the M7 or to be patient. For the latest information, keep an eye on the Balaton traffic park!

Source: katasztrofavedelem.hu