December 1st 2024.
A tragic accident in southern France has left three people dead and at least 38 others injured. The incident occurred when a coach carrying tourists crashed into a cliff face near the Porte-Puymorens ski resort. It is reported that a total of 47 people, including the driver, were on board the bus at the time of the crash.
The regional administration has confirmed that seven people, including a four-year-old child, have been admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the bus may have lost control due to brake failure.
Distressing images released by the local firefighter service show the bus wedged against the side of the cliff, with its right side partially crushed and its windshield shattered. Over 120 individuals, including emergency responders from neighboring Catalonia in Spain and Andorra, were involved in the rescue efforts. Helicopters were also deployed to the scene.
According to Catalonia's emergency services, the bus departed from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, a town located outside of Barcelona. Witnesses, including off-duty firefighter Laurent, have reported that the bus was swerving and zigzagging for about a kilometer and a half before crashing into the cliff.
Jean-Philippe Augé, the Mayor of Porté-Puymorens, expressed his grief over the tragedy and cautioned against jumping to conclusions about the cause of the accident. He stated that the road where the crash occurred, RN320, is not known for being particularly dangerous. However, he did acknowledge that the road is narrow and has a sharp bend, but has never been the site of such a serious accident before.
Augé also mentioned that a psychological support unit has been set up at the town's holiday center to assist survivors and their families. All of the passengers on the coach had been out Christmas shopping in El Pas de la Casa, a popular Andorran ski resort, before heading back to Barcelona. Unfortunately, the journey ended in tragedy.
The local emergency services have confirmed that five helicopters were involved in the rescue operation, and three people have sadly lost their lives. Eight others are currently in intensive care at a nearby hospital, including the four-year-old child who was on board the bus.
The coach was on its way back to Barcelona after a day trip to Andorra and was the only vehicle involved in the accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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