Was anyone injured in the collision between the train and the car in Pula?

According to police information, no one was injured in the accident that occurred on August 6, 2026.

What caused the traffic accident at the railway crossing in Pula?

The cause was failure to comply with traffic signals. The driver did not stop at the mandatory stop sign before the railway crossing.

What route was the train involved in the accident operating on?

The train was operating on the Lupoglav-Pula route.

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Ran Through Stop Sign and Ended Up Under a Train in Pula

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Police initiate misdemeanor proceedings against a 25-year-old after he ignored traffic signals at a railway crossing on Thursday evening.

Summary

A 25-year-old driver of a car with Kutina license plates failed to stop at a stop sign at a railway crossing in Pula.
His car was struck by a train on the Lupoglav-Pula route on August 6, 2026, around 7:20 PM.
Despite the violent collision, no one was injured.
Police are initiating misdemeanor proceedings against the driver.

Thanks to extraordinary luck, no one was injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at a railway crossing in Pula. A car ended up under a train after the driver ignored the traffic sign mandating a compulsory stop.

Did Not Stop Before the Tracks

According to information from the Istrian Police Department, the Pula traffic police received a report of the accident around 7:20 PM. It was determined that a 25-year-old driver was operating a vehicle with Kutina license plates along Vernalska Street. Upon reaching the railway crossing, he failed to stop, i.e., he did not comply with the mandatory stop sign.

At the critical moment, a train operating on the Lupoglav-Pula route struck the car. Despite the violent collision, no one was injured in the accident, the police confirmed, while the material damage has not yet been determined.

Misdemeanor Proceedings to Follow

The 25-year-old driver will face misdemeanor proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Safety Act. On this occasion, the Istrian Police Department also issued an appeal to all road users, reminding them of the obligation to exercise increased caution and reduce speed when approaching a level crossing.

They particularly emphasized that, in cases where there are no barriers or signals indicating an approaching train, drivers must stop their vehicle. They may only cross the tracks after fully ensuring that no train or other railway vehicle is approaching.