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Tragedy Strikes School in Eastern China: 11 Dead, Including Children and Parents, in Horrific Bus Crash
In eastern China, a tragic incident occurred where a bus struck a group of people outside a school, resulting in the deaths of five children and six adults. Subsequently, the bus driver was taken into custody by the authorities. This devastating event, which also left many injured, happened shortly after national media highlighted new safety protocols designed to protect students.
On Tuesday morning in eastern China, a bus collided with a group of people outside a junior high school, resulting in 11 fatalities and 24 injuries.
State broadcaster 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 of the school year.
According to the report, those injured were transported to the hospital.
Dongping police reported that among the deceased, six were parents and five were students. One individual sustained severe injuries, while 12 others are in stable condition. The status of additional injured parties has not been disclosed.
According to police, the vehicle involved was a school bus tasked with transporting students. The incident occurred when the bus lost control near an intersection, subsequently colliding with a group of people. Authorities have since taken the driver into custody, and an investigation into the matter is underway.
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