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Swiss coach crash kills several near Zernez
BBC News··11 Sept
A tourist coach overturned between Susch and Zernez in Switzerland's Graubünden region late Thursday, police said, leaving several people dead and injured. About 48 Dutch passengers were on board, a travel industry spokeswoman said. Helicopters and ambulances deployed to the narrow road scene. The coach left the Netherlands on Monday and was on a day trip to Switzerland from Austria.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Dutch tour operator OAD passengers face delayed return while authorities identify victims.
- Swiss National Park visitors near Zernez may see road closures during recovery.
- Families await casualty figures police have not yet released.
What's Happening
- Police in Graubünden confirmed several deaths and injuries on X.
- Images show the coach on its side beside multiple ambulances.
- The spokesperson could not yet say how many were killed or injured.
Alpine Rescue on Country Roads
- Zernez is the gateway to a reserve spanning more than 100 sq km.
- Graubünden is also known as Grisons in English reporting.
- The bus was reportedly on a Switzerland day trip from Austria.
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