Five people died and 40 others sustained injuries—including three in critical condition—following a tour bus crash on Thursday in a remote alpine region of eastern Switzerland, according to local police reports. The vehicle, which was carrying 45 passengers of Dutch nationality according to media outlets in the Netherlands, overturned on its side in a field just off the roadway.
Alpine Crash Site Between Susch and Zernez in Engadina
The fatal collision occurred along the stretch of road connecting Susch and Zernez in the Engadin valley, situated near the Swiss National Park, according to official statements.
Zernez serves as the primary gateway to the Swiss National Park, a protected 170-square-kilometer reserve featuring more than 100 kilometers of hiking paths. The region routinely draws visitors for daytime mountain excursions.
Dutch Tour Group Itinerary and Bus Company Affiliation
All 45 passengers aboard the vehicle were Dutch nationals traveling as part of a tour group, as reported by Dutch media. The bus belonged to the travel company Oad and was en route to Austria at the time of the incident.
According to travel plans outlined in regional coverage, the stop in Switzerland was arranged strictly as a single-day excursion before the group intended to continue across the Austrian border.
Blick First Publishes Overturned Bus Photos
Swiss news outlet Blick published the initial images from the accident site. The photographs show the tour bus bearing Dutch license plates lying completely on its side in a grassy area adjacent to the asphalt road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the bus accident happen in Switzerland?
The crash occurred in eastern Switzerland along the road between Susch and Zernez in the Engadin valley, near the Swiss National Park and close to the Italian border, according to police.
How many people were involved in the crash?
A total of 45 passengers were on board the bus. Police confirmed that five people died and 40 were injured, with three victims in critical condition.
What was the nationality of the passengers?
All passengers on the tour bus were of Dutch nationality, traveling with a group organized by the travel company Oad, according to media reports from the Netherlands.
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