Multiple deaths after Italian bus carrying tourists falls from Venice overpass

A tragic accident occurred near the Italian city of Venice when a bus carrying foreign tourists plunged from an elevated street, resulting in the loss of at least 21 lives and injuring 18 others on October 3.

As reported by Reuters, it took place in the Mestre borough, located on the mainland across from Venice's historic old city. Among the injured, four were in serious condition, according to Renato Boraso, an official from Venice. Two of the victims were children, as confirmed by Venice prefect Michele Di Bari.

Local reports indicate that the bus fell a short distance before crashing near Mestre's railway tracks, where it subsequently caught fire. Emergency response teams were swiftly dispatched to the scene to provide assistance.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her profound sadness in the wake of the tragic crash, acknowledging the severity of the incident and its impact on those affected.