Five individuals have lost their lives, and 40 others sustained injuries when a Dutch tour bus collided with a crash barrier and flipped over in eastern Switzerland, according to police reports. The bus, carrying 45 passengers, overturned on Thursday afternoon between the towns of Susch and Zernez in the mountainous canton of Graubuenden. Authorities confirmed that three individuals were in critical condition and receiving treatment at the hospital.
Investigations by prosecutors and law enforcement are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, with no indication of other vehicles being involved. Oad, the travel agency responsible for the excursion, expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic bus incident, extending sympathies to those affected and their families. Swiss President Guy Parmelin, in a statement, assured a thorough and comprehensive inquiry by Swiss authorities into the incident.
Images from the site depicted emergency crews in high-visibility gear using power saws to access the overturned bus while being supervised by the police.