July 18th 2024.
Next up, there was a chaotic scene on the roads of New Zealand's South Island as two buses carrying groups of tourists encountered dangerous weather conditions. Both buses ended up veering off the same part of the road, causing concern for those involved and those watching from afar.
According to the New Zealand Police, the buses were traveling in the same direction on the highway when they overturned simultaneously, only 100 meters apart from one another. The cause of the crashes is still being investigated, but reports of black ice and heavy fog in the area have been noted.
The Chinese consulate in New Zealand confirmed that the buses were carrying groups of Chinese tourists. Unfortunately, the incident resulted in 15 passengers being rushed to the hospital, with two of them in serious condition and requiring helicopter transport. Witnesses at the scene described a chaotic scene, with one man even pulling passengers from the roof of one of the buses.
As rescuers and emergency personnel worked to assist the injured, tourists who were not involved in the accident were seen standing nearby, visibly shaken by the events unfolding before them. Grace Duggin, an Australian tourist who was traveling near the buses, shared her account with the Associated Press, stating that many of the injured were young children with severe head lacerations.
The damage to the buses was extensive, with all the windows on both sides and the windscreen completely smashed out. This resulted in numerous injuries caused by broken glass. As the investigation continues, The Agency encourages people to follow their Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest updates on the situation. Additionally, readers can now receive daily push alerts straight to their devices by signing up for The Agency's newsletter.
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