Five individuals have lost their lives, and 40 others sustained injuries following a tragic incident where a Dutch tour bus collided with a roadside crash barrier and flipped over in eastern Switzerland. The bus, carrying 45 passengers, overturned on a Thursday afternoon between the towns of Susch and Zernez in the Graubuenden region of the Alps. Authorities reported that three individuals were in critical condition at the hospital.
Investigations by prosecutors and law enforcement are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with no indication of other vehicles being involved. The travel company Oad, responsible for the tour, expressed deep shock and sorrow over the bus crash and extended sympathies to those affected and their families.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin pledged a thorough and comprehensive inquiry into the incident. Images from the site depicted emergency crews in bright attire using power saws to access the overturned bus, with police overseeing the operation.