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Tragedy Strikes as Bus Plunges from Highway Bridge near Venice: 21 Dead and Dozens Injured

There was an accident on a bus full of people. Falls off a highway bridge near Venice. As a result, 21 people have died and dozens more have been injured.

Foreign news agencies reported that A passenger bus fell off a highway bridge in Mestre, Italy, near Venice. On the evening of Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the bus was severely damaged. At least 21 people have died and 13 others have been injured.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told local media that This bus was headed from Venice to Marghera. and loaded with passengers who were returning home after work. before the car lost control and fell off the highway bridge.

The Italian Fire Marshal’s Office stated that They began rescue operations at 7:45 p.m. More than 20 ambulances were sent to the scene and an ambulance helicopter was also called in. The wounded were taken to hospitals in Mestre, Mirano and Padua, west of Venice. and Treviso to the north.

Mr. Morris Keron, Director of the Municipality of Venice told the media that Authorities are working to determine the identity of the deceased. which included many children and believed that there were foreigners traveling on this bus as well.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Georgia Meloni posted a message of condolences to the families of the deceased through X, as did President Sergio Mattarella.

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2023-10-03 21:50:00

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