Tragic School Bus Accident in China Claims 11 Lives

A devastating incident in China’s Shandong province has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including five students, after a school bus ploughed into a crowd outside a school in Tai’an city. The tragedy occurred as students and parents were gathered at the school gates, just days after the start of the new academic year.

According to state media reports, the bus driver “lost control” of the vehicle, leading to the collision. The driver has been taken into custody as authorities investigate the cause of the accident, with no confirmation yet on whether the incident was intentional.

In addition to the 11 fatalities, several others were injured, with one person in critical condition. Twelve others are reported to be in stable condition. Disturbing images and videos of the aftermath, showing people trapped under the bus, have been circulating on social media, highlighting the severity of the accident.

This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community and across the nation, as families grieve the loss of their loved ones. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances that led to this heartbreaking incident.