A double-decker bus got stuck on the ferry to Korcula, passengers helped with the rocking.

An avtobus carrying Polish high school students became stuck on the boarding ramp of a ferry near Orebić, causing over an hour of disruption to the route between Orebić and Korčulo. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, according to reports from local media. Passengers helped push and maneuver the vehicle, while crew members used heavy chains to assist in the process. The situation was captured on video and shared online, highlighting the chaotic yet coordinated effort to clear the obstruction. The bus, which had been traveling from Poland, got stuck on the ferry’s loading ramp during its attempt to board. It was unable to move forward or backward, leading to a prolonged delay. According to one eyewitness who provided footage to the Croatian portal Index, the bus remained blocked for more than an hour before it could be moved. Initially, passengers tried pushing the vehicle off the ramp, but progress was slow. Eventually, they began lifting the bus using makeshift methods, with some individuals helping to shift its position manually. The ferry captain, working alongside staff from Jadrolinija, the company operating the service, used strong chains to secure the bus and facilitate its removal. Despite these efforts, the process was delayed until all luggage had been removed from the vehicle. Once this was done, the ferry finally departed for Korčulo around 3:15 pm. The delay affected not only the passengers on the stranded bus but also disrupted the schedule for other ferries. A second ferry, scheduled to arrive from Korčulo, was forced to wait as the port remained occupied by the stranded vessel and the ferry already in transit. During the operation, the port in Orebić was fully occupied, with both the stranded ferry and the waiting bus blocking access. As a result, vehicles arriving from both directions were forced to queue up, creating additional congestion. Witnesses described the scene as tense but ultimately cooperative, with passengers working together to resolve the issue. Some reported that the bus driver attempted to free the vehicle using snow chains, though this did not immediately succeed. The incident has sparked discussions among local transport authorities regarding the need for better contingency plans for such situations. While there have been no official statements confirming any safety violations or operational failures, the event underscores the challenges of managing large-scale transportation disruptions. Local officials have acknowledged the complexity of the situation and expressed appreciation for the cooperation shown by the passengers and crew. As the ferry continued its journey to Korčulo, the focus shifted to restoring normal operations. Emergency services were called to the scene to assist with clearing the area, and traffic was gradually resumed after the bus had been successfully removed. The exact number of passengers affected remains unclear, but reports suggest that many were caught in the confusion, with some expressing frustration over the delay. For now, the situation appears to have been resolved, though the incident will likely remain a point of discussion within the local transport sector.