A small plane crashed near the Adriatic coastal town of Medulin in Croatia's Istria region on June 4, 2026, around 11:20 a.m. local time (09:20 GMT) [1, 2].
Four people died in the crash, according to emergency authorities [1, 2]. Police, firefighters, and emergency services responded promptly at the scene [1, 2].
Reports differ on the flight's origin. One source states the plane took off from Germany, while another says it was en route from Austria at the time of the accident [1, 2].
Rescue teams conducted recovery operations following the incident. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Authorities have not released additional details about the victims or the aircraft type. The crash site remains under police control as inquiries continue.
