[70743] Powerful explosion at an oil refinery in Hungary: one dead and others seriously injured

Explosion at an oil refinery in Hungary

During the day (May 22, 2026), a significant explosion was reported at an oil refinery belonging to the Hungarian oil and gas company MOL, located in the city of Tiszaújváros. According to reports, the incident claimed the life of one person and left several others in critical condition.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed the death of employees and injuries to others at the scene. The event was covered extensively by Ukrainian media outlets, including Оперативний ЗСУ and ТСН новини, which emphasized that the circumstances of the explosion remain unknown at this time.

It should be noted that MOL company is a major energy hub, as it is responsible for transporting oil through Ukrainian territory. Media outlets such as Фокус and 24 Канал reported that the Hungarian Minister of Energy has traveled to the scene of the incident to assess the consequences of the event. No further details have been released so far regarding the cause of the explosion or damage to transport infrastructure.