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Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:14pm

Tragic school bus accident in China claims 11 lives

A school bus accident in eastern China has resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, including both parents and students. The incident occurred outside a middle school in Tai’an city, Shandong province, on Tuesday morning.

The bus driver lost control of the vehicle around 7:27 AM, crashing into a crowd of parents and children waiting on the roadside. Of the 11 fatalities, six were parents and five were students. Additionally, one person remains in critical condition, while 12 others have stable vital signs.

Social media footage from the scene shows individuals lying injured in the road, with bystanders in distress.

Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with voices expressing heartbreak over the tragedy.

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Local police have detained the driver, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety in China, where accidents are frequent due to lax regulations and disorderly driving practices.

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