A tragic accident occurred in China’s Shandong province when a school bus collided with a crowd, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including five students. The incident took place outside a school in Tai’an city.
According to state media, the driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle and has since been apprehended by authorities. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. In addition to the fatalities, twelve others sustained injuries but are reported to be in stable condition. However, one individual remains critically injured.
Disturbing images and videos have emerged on social media, depicting people trapped beneath the bus, highlighting the severity of the incident. This tragedy coincides with the recent reopening of schools for the new academic year.
The frequency of deadly traffic accidents in China is noteworthy. This incident comes just a few months after a similar event in July when a vehicle in Changsha killed eight pedestrians and injured several others.
