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Tragedy at School Gates: Bus Crash in Eastern China Claims Lives of Students and Parents, Driver Detained
Five children and six adults have perished in eastern China when a bus plowed into a group of people outside a school. The incident, which also left many injured, occurred shortly after national media reported on new safety protocols intended to protect students. Authorities have since detained the bus driver for investigation.
On Tuesday morning, a bus veered into a group of people in front of a middle school in eastern China, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and injuries to 24 others.
State-run CCTV reported that the accident took place at about 7 a.m. outside Foshan Junior High School in Dongping County, Shandong Province, on the second day back at school.
According to the report, the injured were transported to the hospital.
According to Dongping police, the tragic incident resulted in the deaths of six parents and five students. Additionally, one individual sustained severe injuries, while 12 others are reported to be in stable condition. The status of the remaining victims has not been disclosed.
Authorities reported that the vehicle involved was a school bus tasked with transporting students. It veered off course as it neared an intersection and collided with a group of people. Law enforcement has taken the driver into custody, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
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