Over 8,4000 refugees have arrived in Austria through the Balkan route, which starts in Turkey and ends in Europe, the media reported on Monday. Most of the refugees arriving in Austria gained access through the Nickelsdorf crossing at the Hungarian borders, EFE news reported. The influx of refugees continued through to Monday, when at least 2,000 people crossed. Hungary intercepted at least 23,591 people, while 6,627 were denied access on Sunday, according to the Hungarian police.