Slovenian president suffers car accident, taken to hospital

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar was involved in a road accident while returning from Croatia, where she suffered minor injuries, local media reports.

According to a statement from the Office of the President, the accident occurred in the Kastelec tunnel, and after the collision, Pirc Musar was transported to the General Hospital of Izola, where she remained under medical observation. She was released today and will continue her recovery at home, writes N1.

The accident occurred while returning from the Republic of Croatia, where the Slovenian President was spending her annual vacation. At the time of the incident, she was heading to the Command, where she was to participate in an official event as an honorary patron.

Preliminary information indicates that two people were injured in the accident. One of them suffered minor injuries, while the other person suffered serious bodily injuries. Both were taken by ambulance to the Izola General Hospital.