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Swiss Coach Crash Kills Several, Injures Dutch Tourists
A bus carrying Dutch tourists crashed in Switzerland.
The bus overturned onto its side below a road.
Several people died, and others were injured.
The crash happened between Susch and Zernez.
Rescue workers and helicopters came to help.
The bus had 48 passengers from the Netherlands.
It belonged to a company called Oad.
Police have not yet released more details because families must be informed first.
A coach carrying Dutch tourists crashed in eastern Switzerland, killing several people and injuring others.
The accident occurred between Susch and Zernez in the canton of Graubünden.
The Dutch Federation of Travel Agencies said the coach carried 48 passengers, all from the Netherlands.
The coach belonged to tour company Oad and was traveling from Austria to Switzerland on a day trip.
Police withheld a detailed death toll and victim identities until families were informed.
- Who
- A coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers, operated by Oad, was involved; several people died and others were injured.
- What
- A coach crashed and overturned, causing deaths and injuries.
- Where
- Between Susch and Zernez in Switzerland’s canton of Graubünden.
- When
- The crash was reported on Thursday; the coach had left the Netherlands on Monday.
- Why
- The cause and circumstances of the crash were not disclosed by police.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- Several people, according to cantonal police
- Injuries
- Several others were injured
- Passengers
- 48, all from the Netherlands
- Operator
- Tour company Oad
- Travel route
- The coach left the Netherlands and was on a day trip to Switzerland from Austria
- Crash location
- Between Susch and Zernez, in eastern Switzerland
- Police position
- A detailed toll was withheld pending notification of victims’ families
Quotes
Cantonal police
Police in the Swiss canton of Graubünden
“Several people died in the coach crash in Susch. Several others were also injured”
NDTV
