Tour Bus Plunges Into Turin's Po River, Driver Killed

The 64-year-old driver succumbed to injuries after the bus fell into the river during a reverse maneuver; three pedestrians suffered minor injuries.

A tour bus in central Turin fell into the Po River near the Vittorio Emanuele I Bridge during a reverse maneuver on Wednesday evening.
The 64-year-old driver was rescued from the river but died shortly after despite resuscitation efforts.
Three female pedestrians near the accident site sustained minor injuries and were treated for bruises.
Authorities are investigating whether the accident was caused by driver error or a medical emergency suffered by the driver.
Emergency responders, including divers, confirmed no passengers were on board, and the bus remains partially submerged in the river.