Bus crash in Italy leaves one dead, 24 injured, including children

A tragic account of Sunday’s accident on an Italian highway. One person is dead, and 24 were injured, with 3 in serious condition. A bus driven by a 60-year-old Pole carrying Chinese tourists struck a barrier. They were travelling from Rome to Florence.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday (August 4) at around 10:45 AM ET on a section of the A1 highway in Arezzo, Italy. The causes of the accident are still being investigated. According to initial findings, as reported by Italian media citing police sources, the tourist bus unexpectedly veered off the road and then violently hit the guardrail.

The bus was travelling from Rome to Florence with a group of tourists from Beijing. Following the impact, the guardrail pierced the front of the vehicle and reached the passenger cabin, according to Arezzo Notizie.

One person died on the spot, and 24 were injured. Three severely injured Chinese tourists, including a minor - as reported by "Corriere Fiorentino" - were airlifted to hospitals. The condition of one of the victims is critical.

According to the Chinese consulate, the deceased was the tour guide. Italian media reported that the Polish driver suffered minor injuries; blood was drawn from him for tests, including for alcohol content.

According to RMF FM, the Polish Association of Bus Carriers confirms that the tourists travelled on a Polish bus.