Coach Crash Near Venice Kills 20

A horror crash near Venice turned deadly on Tuesday when a coach careened off an overpass and plunged near Mestre, a key district linked to Venice by bridge. At least 20 people lost their lives, city officials confirmed.

Fiery Wreck Traps Victims by Railway Lines

The coach smashed dangerously close to railway tracks before bursting into flames, making rescue missions perilous. Emergency teams pulled 18 bodies from the burnt wreckage, while many others were hurt in the terrifying accident.

Prime Minister Offers Condolences and Support

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni paid tribute to the dead and comforted families. “I express my deepest condolences, my personal and that of the entire government,” she said on social media. “My thoughts are with the victims and their families and friends.”

Meloni revealed she’s been in close contact with Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, staying updated as the tragic story unfolds.

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