LISBON – A bus accident in Central Portugal on Sunday leaves 10 people dead and 33 others injured.
NDJ World | Published: Jan 27 2013 Europe→World News
Bad weather and slick road conditions are the blame for the accident that occurred about 8:45AM local time. In less than 2 hours more than 250 firemen, 88 vehicles and one helicopter, were at the scene to assist with the rescue efforts.
The bus veered off the cliff into a ravine, killing 10 people on board and injuring 33 others. Photo Credit: Photo News
Local authorities state that the injured victims were taken to several hospitals located in the vicinity of the accident.
Portuguese media reports that the people on board the bus were part of an excursion.
Photo Credit: Photo News
Police are still investigating the cause of the accident, although bad weather and slick roads have been partially blamed for causing the deadly incident.
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