Tragedy Struck in Venice: Coach Crash Claims 20 Lives
Venice, Italy – A devastating accident took place on Tuesday when a coach crashed off an overpass near Venice, causing the death of at least 20 people. The city’s Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, revealed the grim news brought by Italian newspaper the Republic.
The incident occurred in the district of Mestre, which is linked to Venice by a bridge. Reports from Italian news agencies and television stations indicate that the coach veered off the road and plummeted near railway lines. The precise cause of the accident remains uncertain at this time.
“It’s an apocalyptic scene. I am speechless,” Mayor Luigi Brugnaro expressed through his social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
According to Sky Italia, emergency teams have managed to recover 18 bodies from the wreckage so far. Additionally, numerous others have sustained injuries, some of them gravely. The situation turned even more disastrous as the coach caught fire, leaving responders in a race against time.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the factors behind this tragic event. As more details emerge, the public remains on edge, anxiously waiting for answers and praying for the injured to recover.
This is a developing story – updates to follow.