Summary of the day
21 people have died and 15 were injured after a tourist coach crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy.
The victims include three minors.
Some of the injured remain hospitalised in intensive care. The people injured include citizens of Ukraine, Spain, Austria, Croatia, Germany and France.
An investigation is ongoing.
A discussion emerged over the state of the guard rails on the road where the accident took pace.
Condolences coming in from around the world
On behalf of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Italy I extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic accident in Mestre. Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and the communities affected by this terrible tragedy.
— Ambassador Jack Markell (@USAmbItaly) October 4, 2023
Devastated by the terrible bus accident in #Mestre. On this day of grief, our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish those injured a speedy and complete recovery.@ItalyMFA @Antonio_Tajani
— MFA Austria (@MFA_Austria) October 4, 2023
My deepest condolences to the 🇮🇹 President @Quirinale and Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni on the tragic bus accident near Venice.
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) October 3, 2023
Thoughts of all 🇱🇹 people go out to the victims and their families. We are with you in this difficult hour and we wish you all the strength possible.
I was deeply shocked by the tragic bus accident that happened last night near Venice. My deepest condolences to @GiorgiaMeloni and the people of #Italy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) October 4, 2023
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