Several people were killed and dozens injured when a coach transporting Dutch tourists overturned on a mountain road in the south‑eastern Swiss Alps, police said.
Accident details
The vehicle, described by local authorities as a large tourist coach, was traveling near the Alpine village of Susch in the canton of Graubünden when it lost control and rolled over. Reports indicate the coach was carrying around 48 Dutch passengers, although exact figures vary between outlets. The crash occurred on a steep, winding stretch of road, a location known for hazardous winter conditions.
“Several people have been killed and others injured,” the police statement read, as reported by Sky News.
Emergency response
Swiss emergency crews, including mountain rescue teams and medical personnel, arrived within minutes. Victims were taken to nearby hospitals in Chur and Davos, with the most seriously injured airlifted by helicopter. Local authorities set up a command centre at the crash site to coordinate rescue operations and manage traffic on the affected road.
Investigation and reactions
Police opened an investigation into the cause of the overturn, focusing on factors such as road conditions, driver fatigue, and possible mechanical failure. No definitive cause has been announced pending further analysis. The Dutch embassy in Switzerland confirmed that it is in contact with the families of the victims and will provide consular assistance.
Officials from the Swiss Transport Safety Investigation Board (STSB) were dispatched to the scene to conduct a technical examination of the coach. Meanwhile, the Swiss Federal Office of Transport reminded drivers of the heightened risks on Alpine routes during winter months.
International media outlets, from the BBC and Sky News to the Jerusalem Post and Anadolu Agency, have reported on the tragedy, underscoring the widespread concern for the Dutch travelers involved. The incident adds to a series of recent accidents in mountainous regions across Europe, prompting calls for stricter safety measures on tourist routes.
