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Teacher Killed and Driver Critically Injured in School Bus Collision on Italian Highway

A school bus carrying 30 elementary students collided with a truck in a tunnel on the Pedemontana A36, prompting an investigation and full highway closure.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred on May 19, 2025, around 16:40 in a tunnel near Lomazzo, involving a school bus and a truck.
  • A 54-year-old teacher accompanying the students died after being trapped in the wreckage, while the bus driver remains in critical condition.
  • Two children sustained moderate injuries, while the remaining 28 passengers, including 30 children in total, are reported to be stable.
  • Emergency responders, including ambulances, air rescue teams, and firefighters, were deployed to manage the situation and triage victims.
  • Authorities have closed the Pedemontana A36 tunnel and highway entirely as investigations continue into the rear-end collision dynamics.