Chaos at Fonyód: Crash on the M7! 🚗💥

Serious car accident near Fonyód on the M7: congestion on the way to Balaton vacationers! 🚗💥

The turmoil on the southern shore of Lake Balaton became dramatic this afternoon: a car and a minibus collided at kilometer 151 of the M7 highway, in the area of Fonyód, on the section leading to Nagykanizsa. This key section of road transports thousands of people per day from the Balaton beaches further south, so the accident immediately caused congestion in the holiday areas of Fonyód and Balatonboglár.

Balatonboglár local firemen lifted two injured people out of the overturned minibus, then de-energized both vehicles. Currently, the traffic is moving in one lane, which means a significant interruption in the accessibility of the settlements on the Lake Balaton - Fonyód, Balatonboglár, Balatonszárszó. Locals and beach holidaymakers can expect longer travel times, especially in southbound traffic on the south coast.

The accident highlights the risks of the summer peak season: the M7 is the "artery" of Lake Balaton, where the risk of accidents increases during the peak tourist season due to stressed drivers. The authorities advise caution - a slower pace and greater following distance can help prevent similar incidents around the lake. Congestion can also affect the mood of the Balaton weekend, many people choose alternative routes, such as highway 7.

Source: Disaster prevention