Thousands of refugees entering Croatia after Hungary closes border

Thousands of refugees are pouring into Croatia, setting up a new path towards western Europe after Hungary used tear gas and water cannons to keep them out of its territory.

Thousands of refugees entering Croatia after Hungary closes border

Thousands of refugees are pouring into Croatia, setting up a new path towards western Europe after Hungary used tear gas and water cannons to keep them out of its territory.

Croatian police said at least 5,650 refugees had come into the country since the first groups started arriving early on Wednesday.

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