Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar was involved in a road accident while returning from Croatia, where she suffered minor injuries.
According to a statement from the Office of the President, the accident occurred in the Kastelec tunnel, and after the collision, Pirc Musar was transported to the Izola General Hospital, where she remained under medical observation. She was released today and will continue her recovery at home, writes N1.
The accident occurred while returning from the Republic of Croatia, where the Slovenian President was spending her annual vacation. At the time of the incident, she was heading to the Command, where she was to participate in an official event as an honorary patron.
According to the Koper police, the accident was reported yesterday at 16:57 on the highway towards Ljubljana. The collision involved two official police vehicles, part of the president’s convoy.
Preliminary information indicates that two people were injured in the accident. One of them suffered minor injuries, while the other person suffered serious bodily injuries. Both were taken by ambulance to the Izola General Hospital.
Following the accident, the Kastelec tunnel was temporarily closed to traffic due to emergency interventions and investigations at the scene. Traffic returned to normal at 20:19.
Investigations into the causes of the accident continue, while the Specialized State Prosecutor’s Office of Slovenia has also been notified of the case. /Telegraph/