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Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland

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What happened

Police say five people have died and 40 others have been injured in an accident involving a tour bus in eastern Switzerland…

Key facts

  • Police say five people have died and 40 others have been injured in an accident involving a tour bus in eastern Switzerland…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:13:57 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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