Tragedy Strikes School in Eastern China: Bus Crash Kills 11, Local Community Rallies with Blood Drive

Five children and six adults have perished in eastern China, with the bus driver now in custody following a tragic incident where a bus plowed into a group at a school. In response, a nearby cinema has stationed blood donation units following a widespread appeal on social media to help the numerous people injured in the accident.

On Tuesday morning, a bus collided with a group of people outside a middle school in eastern China, resulting in 11 fatalities and 24 injuries.

State media CCTV reported that the accident happened 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, the injured were transported to the hospital.

According to the Dongping police, among the deceased were six parents and five students. Additionally, one individual sustained severe injuries, while twelve others are reported to be in stable condition. The status of the remaining victims has not been disclosed.

According to authorities, a school bus, which was used to transport students, 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 is currently conducting an investigation into the incident.