Authorities release figures on deaths in Croatia

Czech consular officials in Split have revealed that since the start of the tourist season seven Czechs have died in Croatia. According to officials, five suffered heart attacks, most probably brought on by the heat, while two people died in car accidents. In addition, two Czech women in their 60s have gone missing: one disappeared last weekend near the town of Pula, the second, near Split. Croatian police and coastal services are taking part in searches. Croatia remains a favoured summer destination for many Czechs: on average around 800,000 visit each year.