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Tragic Start to School Year: Bus Crash in Eastern China Kills 11, Including Children and Parents, Driver Detained
Five children and six adults lost their lives in eastern China when a bus plowed into a group of people outside a school. Following the tragic incident, which also left many injured, the bus driver was taken into custody by the police. This crash occurred shortly after national outlets had publicized new initiatives aimed at protecting students' safety.
On Tuesday morning in East China, a bus plowed into a group of people outside a junior high school, resulting in 11 fatalities and 24 injuries.
State-run CCTV reported that the accident took place at approximately 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 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 other victims involved has not been disclosed.
According to police, the vehicle involved was a school bus tasked with transporting students. It lost control as it neared an intersection and collided with a group of people. Authorities have taken the driver into custody and are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
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