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Tragedy Strikes Eastern China: 11 Dead as School Bus Crashes into Crowd, Sparking Safety Concerns
Five children and six adults have lost their lives in eastern China when a bus plowed into a group outside a school. Following the tragic incident that left 11 dead and numerous others injured, authorities have detained the bus driver. This accident occurred shortly after national outlets reported on new policies aimed at protecting students.
On Tuesday morning, a bus plowed into a group of people outside a middle school in eastern China, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and injuries to 24 others.
State media outlet CCTV reported that an accident took place at approximately 7 a.m. outside Foshan Junior High School in Dongping County, Shandong Province, on the second day back to school for the new academic year.
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 assigned to transport students. The bus went out of control as it neared an intersection and collided with a group of people. Law enforcement has taken the driver into custody, and the incident is currently under investigation.
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