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Dutch Tour Bus Overturns in Switzerland, Killing Five

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Swiss police say a Dutch tour bus overturned, killing five and injuring 40 in eastern Switzerland.
The crash occurred between Susch and Zernez on a narrowed roadwork zone in Graubünden canton.
Rescue teams deployed seven helicopters, 13 ambulance crews and additional ambulances to the scene.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin posted condolences and pledged a thorough investigation.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima expressed sympathy for victims and families.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 Mont Blanc tunnel fire killed 39 people, revealing safety gaps and leading to single-operator control and extensive upgrades finished by March 2002. Opened on 19 July 1965 as a Franco-Italian Alpine route, it now carries about 80 million vehicles yearly. The Dutch bus overturn in Graubünden prompts Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Dutch monarchs to push for unified mountain-road safety rules.

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Story summary

Swiss police say a Dutch tour bus overturned, killing five and injuring 40 in eastern Switzerland.
The crash occurred between Susch and Zernez on a narrowed roadwork zone in Graubünden canton.
Rescue teams deployed seven helicopters, 13 ambulance crews and additional ambulances to the scene.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin posted condolences and pledged a thorough investigation.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima expressed sympathy for victims and families.

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