A Dutch tourist coach crashed and overturned in the Graubünden region of Switzerland, resulting in five deaths and dozens of injuries.
Key facts
- •The crash occurred between the towns of Susch and Zernez in the Graubünden region.
- •The coach was carrying a total of 45 people, including the five who died.
- •The bus had departed from the Netherlands on Monday for a trip originating in Austria.
- •Rescue operations involved both ambulance crews and helicopters to transport the injured.
- •Swiss and Dutch officials have publicly expressed condolences to the families of those affected.
Five people died and dozens were injured after a Dutch tourist coach crashed in the south-eastern Swiss Alps on Thursday afternoon. The vehicle struck a safety barrier in a roadworks area between Susch and Zernez before leaving the road and overturning.
Emergency response and casualties
Swiss police confirmed that 40 other passengers were on board the coach at the time of the accident. These individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious and were transported to hospitals via ambulance and rescue helicopters. As of Friday, authorities had not yet identified the five deceased victims.
Background and official reactions
The coach had departed the Netherlands on Monday and was traveling from Austria on a day trip to Switzerland when the crash occurred. Following the incident, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, King Willem-Alexander, and Queen Máxima expressed their condolences. Swiss President Guy Parmelin also issued a statement on X, noting he was deeply shocked by the tragedy.
Timeline
- MondayThe tourist coach departed the Netherlands.
- Thursday afternoonThe coach crashed and overturned between Susch and Zernez.
- FridaySwiss police provided an update on the casualties and rescue efforts.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Europe.
