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Switzerland: Five killed in tourist bus crash

DW.com • September 10, 2026 • world

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A tourist bus crash near Susch in Switzerland's Graubünden canton resulted in five deaths and dozens of injuries, with emergency teams responding late Thursday afternoon.
The bus, reportedly carrying 48 Dutch tourists from the operator OAD, collided with a guardrail, veered off the road, overturned, and came to rest on its side between Susch and Zernez.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and the Graubünden public prosecutor's office is working with cantonal police to investigate the circumstances.
Multiple helicopters were deployed for rescue operations, and Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed condolences, promising a thorough investigation into the incident.