Deadly bus accident in the Pyrenees: three people die!

Deadly bus accident in the Pyrenees: three people die!

With a devastating bus accident in the Pyrénées-Oriental, in the south of France, at least three people died on Sunday evening and another eight were seriously injured. A Spanish coach with 47 people on board had hit a rock on a winding, mountainous road towards Porté-Pisymorens, a ski station, apparently crashed into a rock and overturned. The exact circumstances of the accident are currently still unclear, as OE24 reported . Rescue workers were in large operations; Three helicopters and around a hundred firefighters were mobilized to provide the injured and to secure the scene of the accident.

shocking details about the accident

The reports on the accident were published by the radio station "France Info", which receives the information from the local prefecture. At first there were reports of two dead and five seriously injured, but the numbers were quickly updated to at least three fatalities and eight seriously injured. The accident occurred on the RN 320, which is known for its dangerous curves. The crisis is not only a tragedy for those affected, but also for their families and relatives, who are now in deep grief, like SPIEGEL reported .

The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is already underway, but the situation remains tense up to detailed information. The authorities ask the public for patience while clarifying the events. The terrible incident also raises questions about security on the mountainous routes, which affects not only the local population, but also tourists who frequent these streets.