China
Tragic Start to School Year: 11 Dead as Bus Plows into Crowd in Eastern China
In eastern China, a tragic accident occurred when a bus struck a group of people outside a school, resulting in the deaths of 5 children and 6 adults. Following the incident, the bus driver has been taken into custody by authorities. This catastrophe, which left many others injured, happened shortly after official media reported on new policies aimed at enhancing student safety.
On Tuesday morning in eastern China, a bus collided with a group of people outside a junior high school, resulting in 11 deaths and 24 injuries.
State television 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 back to school.
According to the report, the injured were transported to the hospital.
Authorities from Dongping reported that the tragic incident resulted in the deaths of six adults, identified as parents, and five children, who were students. Additionally, one individual sustained severe injuries, while twelve others are currently in a stable condition. The status of the remaining victims has not yet been disclosed.
Authorities reported that the vehicle involved was a school bus transporting students. It veered off course as it neared an intersection and collided with a group of people. Law enforcement has taken the bus driver into custody, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
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