At least 20 people died Bus accident in Italy Mestreclose VeniceAccording to local media.
The accident occurred when the burning vehicle fell off the highway ramp.
“A great tragedy occurred in our community this afternoon. I have immediately ordered the city to mourn in memory of the many victims of the crashed bus. It’s an apocalyptic scene, no words needed“The mayor of Venice wrote: Luigi BrugnaroHe shared the tragic accident that occurred in Mestre on Twitter.
Following the accident on the Vespa walkway shortly after 19.30 local time (17.30 GMT). Many ambulances and fire brigades were dispatched to the scene. The movement of trains between Mestre and Santa Lucía station in Venice was blocked.
The bus crossing the highway fell off the pedestrian bridgeAccording to early versions, after a ten-meter flight he crashed between a warehouse and train tracks.
USL 3 of Venice instituted the “major emergencies” protocol, which ensures the availability of all hospital emergency services and the call-up of reinforcement personnel to work.
Prime minister, Giorgia MeloniHe expressed his “deepest condolences personally and from the entire government”For the serious accident that occurred in Mestre. Thinking of the victims, their families and friends. “I am in close contact with Mayor Brugnaro and (Interior) Minister Matteo Piantedosi to follow the news regarding this tragedy.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Matteo Salvini “follows the development of the dramatic Mestre incident”As the Ministry published in a memo.