A horrific bus crash near Venice has shocked Italy, with 21 lives lost and emergency crews scrambling to uncover answers 🚌🔥
A bus carrying passengers through Mestre—a mainland district connected to Venice by bridge—plunged off a flyover Tuesday, crashing near railway tracks and bursting into flames. Among the victims were two children, officials confirmed. Firefighters worked through the night to recover bodies and secure the charred wreckage.
The cause remains unknown, but early reports suggest the vehicle broke through a barrier before the 15-meter fall. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as first responders battled flames and thick smoke. Mestre, often called Venice’s 'gateway,' is now the center of a national tragedy that’s left Italy grappling for answers. 🌉🇮🇹
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the crash. Meanwhile, tributes pour in for the victims, whose identities have yet to be released. The accident marks one of Italy’s deadliest road disasters in recent years.
