Germany Bus Crash: High School Trip Ends in 27 Injured, Raises Road Safety Alarms

April 22, 2024
Germany Bus Crash: High School Trip Ends in 27 Injured, Raises Road Safety Alarms
  • A tour bus with 67 students and 5 teachers from Marburg, Germany, crashed on the A45 in North Rhine-Westphalia while heading to England.

  • The crash injured the driver and 27 students, including 4 with serious injuries, but there were no critical conditions reported.

  • This incident marks the third major bus accident in Germany in recent months.

  • Previous accidents include a Flixbus crash near Leipzig with 4 fatalities and 35 injuries, and another student bus accident near Werl with 21 injured.

  • Adverse weather conditions with snow and ice have led to warnings by the German Weather Service, highlighting concerns about road safety.

  • Police investigations are ongoing to determine the specific causes of the recent accident.

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