Five people have died after a tourist coach from the Netherlands overturned in eastern Switzerland on Thursday morning, according to local authorities.
The bus, which was transporting 48 people, came to grief in the Engadin Valley region of the canton of Graubünden. Emergency services responded rapidly to the scene, where rescuers worked to extricate passengers trapped inside the vehicle.
Reports indicate that several of the injured were airlifted to hospitals for treatment. Among those hurt was the bus driver, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. The destination of the tourists has not yet been disclosed.
I hope the investigation determines exactly what went wrong so similar accidents can be prevented in the future.
So tragic that five lives were lost. The rapid response by Swiss emergency services is commendable though.
Is the road condition a factor here? Swiss mountain passes can be tricky, especially with heavy coaches.
Heartbreaking news. Sending thoughts to the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time.