Tragic Bus Crash in Shandong: 11 Dead, 13 Injured

A tragic accident in Shandong, China, saw a bus lose control and crash into a crowd of students, resulting in 11 deaths and 13 injuries. This incident highlights the recurring issue of attacks on schools in China, with previous similar events reported in Jiangsu and Shandong provinces.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 03-09-2024 13:10 IST | Created: 03-09-2024 13:10 IST
Tragic Bus Crash in Shandong: 11 Dead, 13 Injured
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A tragic accident unfolded in Shandong, China, as a bus lost control and rammed into a crowd of students, resulting in 11 fatalities and 13 injuries, according to police reports.

The rental bus, hired for student transport, crashed into pedestrians in Tai'an city at approximately 7:30 a.m. The police have detained the bus driver and initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

The incident's nature remains unclear, whether it was an accident or an intentional attack. Notably, similar attacks on schools have occurred in China, including recent incidents in Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, leading to several fatalities and injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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