A devastating bus crash in the suburb of Mestre near Venice has resulted in the loss of at least 21 lives, including two children. The tragic incident occurred when the bus broke through a barrier and plunged near the railway tracks off a flyover, causing it to catch fire.
Emergency crews and firefighters rushed to the scene to manage the blaze and assist the victims. The district of Mestre, connected to Venice by a bridge, has been cordoned off as authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident.
As the community mourns the loss of loved ones, support services have been mobilized to aid the affected families. Officials are working diligently to determine the factors that led to the bus breaching the barrier and to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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