Tractor and car collide in Šentilj municipality, one person transported to UKC Maribor

A car crashed into a stream near Šentrupert, with one person injured and rescued by emergency services. The incident occurred around 5:51 PM on August 30, 2026, in the village of Draga, part of the municipality of Šentrupert. According to reports from the Fire Department and Rescue Services, the vehicle rolled over onto its roof after leaving the road. Responding units included firefighters from the PGD Trebnje and Šentrupert. They secured the scene, performed technical rescue operations to extract the injured individual, and transported them via the riverbank to an ambulance. The damaged vehicle was also towed back onto the road and placed on jack stands. Emergency personnel noted that they had to neutralize spilled engine fluids before moving the car. Following this incident, another collision involving two vehicles took place in the area of Dobre near Kostanjevica na Kranjskem. At approximately 7:35 PM on the same day, fire department units from the Krško Fire Station responded. They conducted a safety check of the accident site, removed batteries from both vehicles, and assisted the injured person with initial care. Firefighters also helped police manage traffic flow, clearing the road after the incident. The area was cleaned, and debris was removed following the operation. Traffic was intermittently redirected during the intervention. In Šentilj, a tractor collided with a private vehicle at around 3:23 PM. Firefighters from the Central South Regional Fire Department Maribor and the PGD Gornja Radgona arrived at the scene. They secured the location, removed the batteries from both vehicles, and managed the spillage of engine fluids. They provided immediate medical assistance to the injured party until the arrival of rescue teams from the National Rescue Service (NMP). The victims were then taken to the University Clinical Center Maribor. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services across different regions. In Pivka, a car rolled over onto its roof on the Kolodvorska Street just before 2:47 PM. Firefighters from the PGD Pivka and PGD Postojna attended the scene. They stabilized the situation, removed the battery, and provided aid to the injured person until the arrival of rescue teams from Postojna. The vehicle was placed on jacks, and spilled fluids were neutralized. These efforts ensured the safety of all parties involved and prevented further complications. Elsewhere in Slovenia, a motorcyclist narrowly avoided serious injury after colliding with a bus in Bogota, Colombia. The motorcyclist ignored a stop sign and sped into an intersection, striking the side of a bus. Fortunately, the bus doors were open, allowing the rider to be thrown inside. Despite being unconscious and disoriented, he did not suffer severe injuries. Local media reported that the incident was fortunate, though the motorcyclist’s actions could have led to a much worse outcome. Another notable incident occurred on the coastal motorway, where a driver from Serbia repeatedly overturned his vehicle after swerving into a concrete barrier. The crash happened three days after a tragic multi-fatality accident involving a Macedonian family. Firefighters, rescuers, and police officers quickly responded to the scene. The 37-year-old Serbian driver was found to have been driving slowly behind a work zone closure. Upon noticing the hazardous conditions, he abruptly turned left and collided with the barrier. His vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its roof facing toward the town of Unc. The driver received a professional medical evaluation and was transported to the Ljubljana Medical Centre. Authorities will take action once all circumstances are fully understood. Traffic was cleared by 11:20 AM the following day. In the Kranjska region, a 53-year-old Austrian motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after falling into the Kokra River. The incident occurred around 2:45 PM near Preddvor, where the motorcyclist, traveling in a group, failed to adjust his speed appropriately. He veered right into the edge of the pavement, fell off his motorcycle, struck a streetlight, and ended up in the river below the road level. Rescuers from the National Rescue Service Kranj and firefighters from GARS Kranj provided immediate aid. A team from the Gorski Rescue Service Brnik lifted the injured man using an electric winch and transported him via helicopter to the Ljubljana Medical Centre. Police are investigating the incident and have initiated legal proceedings against the motorcyclist for traffic violations.