Foreign Ministry: nineteen Czechs died in Croatia so far this year

Nineteen Czech tourists have died in Croatia so far this year, said the Czech Foreign Ministry on Monday. This number is already higher than 2007’s tally – which was a total of 17 casualties. According to the ministry, four Czechs have drowned while on holiday in Croatia, while six have died in road accidents. The most recent tragedy was two Czech divers drowning – Croatian coast guards found their bodies on Sunday.

Author: Rosie Johnston