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Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Coach crash

A tourbus, carrying Belgian school children, has crashed into a tunnel wall at Sierre in the Valais canton of Switzerland. Twenty eight people have died, of whom 22 were children aged around 12. Another 24 are injured. The crash happened at 9.15pm last night, but the recovery of the victims and wreckage has taken all night. The communities of Heverlee and Lommel in northeastern Belgium are in shock, as the fate of some of the children is not yet known. The group had been on a skiing holiday at Val d'Anniviers just outside Sierre, and was on its way home.The coach crashed into a tunnel wall recess, and no other vehicles were involved.

My sympathies go out to the family and friends of those who were lost in this tragic accident.

3 comments:

  1. How tragic and sad. Hard to think about as Bug is twelve, going on thirteen.

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  2. Things like this just break my heart. It is happening everywhere it seems. My prayers will include those touched by this tragic accident.

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  3. There does seem to be more of these tragic happenings of late Guido Re:- Coach crashes..It is heart rendering.Prayers for everyone who lost and may God be with them in thier grief..Have a good day Guido,I hope you and yours are well.Take Care God Bless Kath xx

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