The inhabitants of Zgornje Gruškovje, a settlement within the Podlehnik Municipality, are experiencing profound distress. For nearly two months, the majority of the village has been isolated from the outside world due to damage to a section of the support wall at the border crossing. Initially, officials erected warning signs before completely closing the road with physical barriers, a route utilized daily by the local community.
Currently, the only available options are a hazardous bypass route winding over the hills, historically associated with numerous fatal accidents, or a journey across neighboring Croatia. Residents express concern, stating, “It’s still working now, but what will it be like when the tourist season begins?” They fear the border crossing in Gruškovje will experience significant delays, potentially requiring two-hour waits at the checkpoint. Specifically, they worry about the potential need for emergency medical assistance.
The situation highlights the vulnerability of the community and the reliance on alternative routes. Firefighters are aware of the challenges and prepared to respond, but the limited access presents a significant obstacle. They anticipate the problem will worsen when the tourist season commences.
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Residents of Zgornje Gruškovje, a village in Podlehnik Municipality, are deeply troubled. The community has been largely cut off from the rest of the world for almost two months because of damage to a