A woman was found dead at the fire station near Omiš, eight people were injured in the intensive care unit of Split Hospital.

A fire broke out near Omis, Croatia, on Friday, resulting in one woman's death and leaving eight individuals hospitalized in critical condition at the Split Regional Hospital’s intensive care unit. According to unconfirmed reports, the woman was inside a vehicle with two others when the fire engulfed the Adriatic Motorway. All three exited their car, but they became surrounded by flames, and one could not escape. The hospital treated a total of 40 people injured in the fire overnight and throughout the day. Fourteen were hospitalized, with eight requiring intensive care. Namestnik director of the hospital, Marko Jukić, stated that the Croatian Ministry of Health has been involved in organizing care for the injured since the beginning. Discussions are ongoing regarding the potential transfer of some patients to hospitals in Zagreb. Josip Banović, head of the plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery department, noted that the injured sustained burns as well as injuries related to inhaling smoke and injuries from the evacuation process. The extent of burns ranged between 15% and 60%. Currently, six adults and one teenager, aged 17, are intubated. Banović advised individuals experiencing difficulties to first consult their personal physician or seek emergency medical assistance to determine whether a hospital visit is necessary. According to recent updates, four individuals have been transferred from the Split hospital to treatment centers in Zagreb. Additionally, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry confirmed that four of its citizens were injured in the fire. The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs stated it is monitoring developments in areas affected by fires in Croatia and advised Slovenian citizens in the affected regions to exercise caution and follow local authorities' instructions and rescue services. In case of emergencies, they should contact Croatian emergency services (firefighters, rescuers, police). If consular assistance is needed, such as document loss, they should reach out to the Slovenian embassy in Zagreb. Among the injured are also citizens of Germany and Poland, while the remaining victims are believed to be Croatian nationals, according to HINA news agency. Banović added that it is difficult to predict whether new patients will appear later in the day, though the possibility exists. Croatian President Zoran Milanović visited Omis on Friday and described the devastating fire as a terrible incident. He suggested it might be a natural occurrence or something else entirely. He thanked everyone who fought against the fire. The Croatian Red Cross reported that they assisted nearly 2,400 people in Split, Omis, and Makarska, with the number of people staying in temporary accommodations in Omis and Split continuously changing. The fire started on the Adriatic Motorway near Omis, prompting immediate response efforts. Emergency services worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and evacuate residents. The situation remains under close observation, with officials continuing to assess the impact and coordinate further actions. Local communities have been affected significantly, with many displaced and seeking shelter in temporary accommodations. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine whether it was due to natural causes or other factors.