World News

21 tourists die after bus falls from Venice bridge in Italy

VAM News Update

At least 21 people, including two children, were killed Tuesday, Oct. 3, when a bus plunged off a bridge straddling a railway line in Venice, a city hall spokesman told AFP.

Firefighters said the bus caught fire after careering off a bridge linking the Mestre and Marghera districts of the northern Italian city.

“A huge tragedy struck our community this evening,” Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on social media, saying “numerous victims” were on board. “An apocalyptic scene, there are no words.”

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her “profound condolences”.

“I am in contact with mayor Luigi Brugnaro and (Transport) Matteo Salvini in order to follow the news of this tragedy,” she said in a statement.

Brugnaro later told Italian state television channel Rai News24 that more people were still trapped in the wreckage.

With the rescue operation still ongoing, the death toll is expected to climb.

Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2348072633727

VAM News

Recent Posts

Yobe bans transfer of teachers to non-teaching MDAs

Yobe State Government has placed a total and permanent ban on the transfer, posting, or…

8 hours ago

Nigerian deported from US over domestic violence case

The United States has deported a Nigerian national, Ayodeji Ajayi, following multiple criminal convictions, including…

8 hours ago

Fuel prices drop at Nigerian filling stations after Dangote cut

Nigerian filling stations have finally reduced their fuel pump price, five days after Dangote Refinery’s…

8 hours ago

State Police: Governors Seek More Security Powers

The 36 Nigerian Governors have asked for more constitutional power over security operations in their…

8 hours ago

World Cup: Hosts Mexico, USA Join Four Others To Reach Knockout Stage

News Update At least six countries have secured qualification for the Round of 32 at…

9 hours ago

Lere Oyewumi’s Protest is Desperate Bid to Escape Justice – Osun APC

THE Osun State APC Governorship Campaign Council has accused Senator Lere Oyewumi of staging a…

9 hours ago