Venice Bus Crash: 21 Dead as Bus Plunges from Bridge
The Venice bus crash claimed 21 lives and 18 individuals sustained major injuries. Read about the cause of the accident and casualties.
Highlights
- The bus veered off the road and fell close to the railway lines.
- There were 40 passengers on board the bus.
- 21 individuals have been confirmed dead.
- 18 individuals sustained injuries.
Venice, Italy, Oct 3: On Tuesday, a devastating accident occurred near Venice, Italy, resulting in the loss of at least 21 lives and leaving 18 individuals injured.
The incident unfolded in the district of Mestre, where a bus carrying tourists en route to a campground veered off an overpass, falling perilously close to railway lines.
Venice’s Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, expressed his profound shock at the scene, describing it as “apocalyptic.”
Un’immane tragedia ha colpito questa sera la nostra comunità .
— Luigi Brugnaro (@LuigiBrugnaro) October 3, 2023
Ho disposto da subito il lutto cittadino, in memoria delle numerose vittime che erano nell’autobus caduto.
Una scena apocalittica, non ci sono parole. pic.twitter.com/APnsQoPMkL
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended heartfelt condolences, emphasizing that the government’s thoughts are with the victims, their families, and friends.
Cause of the Accident
The precise cause of the accident remains shrouded in uncertainty. Preliminary investigations suggest that the 40-year-old Italian driver, who tragically lost his life, might have suffered a sudden illness, potentially leading to the tragic crash.
Investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the Venice bus crash.
Casualties of the Venice Bus Crash
Among the 40 passengers on board, 21 individuals lost their lives, including two children.
About 18 sustained injuries of varying degrees.
The severity of some injuries has left individuals in critical condition, implying that the death toll may yet rise.
The victims hail from various nations, further underscoring the international scope of this tragedy.
More than 20 people died in Italy when a bus fell from an overpass.
— yalnız kurt (@MApodogan) October 3, 2023
The accident occurred in Mestre, a mainland quarter of Venice. Previously, the bus broke through the fence, flew about 10 meters, touched a power line, hit the ground and instantly burst into flames. Since it… pic.twitter.com/0X2hi16Wva
Notably, among those who lost their lives, five were Ukrainian, and one was of German nationality. Additionally, the bus was carrying passengers from France and Croatia.
In the aftermath of the accident, swift and coordinated response efforts were launched.
Injured individuals were promptly transported to nearby hospitals, with four of them in a serious condition.
However, the rescue operation faced significant challenges in extracting passengers from the heavily damaged bus, prolonging the process.
Bus Accidents in Italy
This tragic incident adds to a sorrowful list of deadly bus accidents in Italy over the years.
In 2017, a bus carrying Hungarian students met a fatal accident near Verona, claiming 16 lives.
Similarly, in 2013, a bus plunged off a viaduct in southern Italy, resulting in the loss of 40 lives.
