At least 21 killed in ‘apocalyptic’ bus crash near Venice

Local official says 15 people aboard vehicle survive after it falls from an elevated street in suburb of Mestre, catches fire

By AP 3 October 2023, 11:41 pm Edit
A screen capture of social media video shows the scene of a deadly bus crash in the Venetian suburb of Mestre, Italy, October 3, 2023. (X screenshot. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
A screen capture of social media video shows the scene of a deadly bus crash in the Venetian suburb of Mestre, Italy, October 3, 2023. (X screenshot. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

ROME — A bus crashed near the Italian city of Venice after falling from an elevated street, killing at least 21 people and injuring others on Tuesday, authorities said.

Venice prefect Michele Di Bari said that there were 15 survivors from the crash, which happened in Mestre, a suburb of Venice.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that the scene of the crash was “apocalyptic” and that he had already declared the “city’s mourning” for the “numerous victims” who were on the bus.

According to local media, the bus fell a few meters before crashing close to Mestre’s railway tracks, where it caught fire. Emergency crews were on the scene.

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed her “deepest sorrow” after the crash.

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