Chaos on the Balaton road: eight cars crash on the M7 🚨

Unpleasant news for holidaymakers and weekend homeowners: eight cars collided on the M7, narrowing traffic towards the lake to one lane. Police and ambulance crews are still on scene, so congestion may last hours and significantly lengthen travel to lakeside towns such as Siófok or Zamárdi.

Consequences are felt immediately in the region. Many were just leaving for the lake weekend but now face long waits. Locals say such incidents hurt most on Friday afternoon peak when Budapest traffic pours towards the Balaton. Single-lane flow delays buses too, which can affect tourism services and beach opening times.

A lorry also caught fire on the M5, adding national road tension though not directly blocking Balaton routes. Experts advise alternative paths or delayed departure 🚗. Local councils and the Balaton Development Council monitor impacts on tourism.

Source: Telex