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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Greg Evans

Five dead and 40 more injured after tour bus crash in Switzerland

  • Five people have died and 40 others were injured after a Dutch tour bus carrying 45 adults overturned in eastern Switzerland .
  • The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon between the villages of Susch and Zernez in the Alpine canton of Graubünden, leaving three people in a serious condition in hospital.
  • Tour operator Oad stated it was deeply shocked and devastated by the tragedy, while the Dutch Foreign Ministry is coordinating consular aid with Swiss authorities.
  • Swiss president Guy Parmelin offered his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and expressed his gratitude to the emergency services .
  • Police and prosecutors in Switzerland have launched a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the crash.

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