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Saarbrücken Bus Collision Injures 33, Including 12 Kindergarten Children

Two city buses collided head-on at a busy intersection in Saarbrücken, leaving multiple people hospitalized and investigations underway.

  • The collision occurred Monday morning at a crossroads near a shopping center in Saarbrücken, involving two city buses with 41 people onboard.
  • Among the 33 injured are 12 kindergarten children, with nine individuals sustaining serious injuries, though no fatalities have been reported.
  • Both bus drivers were injured, one severely, and are part of the municipal transportation company; the estimated property damage is up to €600,000.
  • Emergency responders, including 20 ambulances and a helicopter, transported 28 injured individuals to nearby hospitals for treatment.
  • Police are conducting investigations into the cause of the crash, analyzing traffic light sequences and other evidence, with results expected in the coming days.
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