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Tour Coach Overturns Between Susch and Zernez, Several Killed

Swiss authorities have opened a formal probe to determine why the Dutch tour coach left the road and overturned.

Overview

  • The coach, operated by Dutch company Oad and carrying 48 passengers reported as Dutch nationals, flipped on a mountain road between Susch and Zernez after striking a safety barrier.
  • Local police said several people died and several others were injured, but they withheld a detailed casualty toll until victims’ families could be notified.
  • Emergency services mounted a large rescue effort that included ambulances, multiple rescue teams and helicopters to reach the remote Engadine valley site.
  • Authorities launched an on-site investigation to gather forensic evidence and witness statements to establish how the vehicle left the road and overturned.
  • The crash has triggered cross-border consular coordination and support from the Dutch travel industry as officials work on identification, family notification and next steps in the inquiry.