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  "id": 6659349,
  "title": "Several dead in Dutch coach crash in Switzerland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/several-dead-in-dutch-coach-crash-in-switzerland-6659349",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T23:22:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3367111/several-dead-dutch-coach-crash-switzerland"
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  "account": "A coach carrying Dutch tourists from the Netherlands collided with a safety barrier and plunged down an embankment in eastern Switzerland, resulting in casualties and injuries, according to police reports. The accident occurred around 4:45pm between the communes of Susch and Zernez in Graubunden canton. The coach belonged to tour company Oad and was carrying 48 passengers, all from the Netherlands. Local authorities have not yet released the exact number of fatalities and injuries, citing the need to inform the victims' families.\n\nThe Dutch Federation of Travel Agencies confirmed the identity of the coach and expressed shock and devastation over the tragic event. Oad stated that the passengers were on a day trip from Austria when the accident took place. Footage broadcast by Swiss media depicted numerous rescuers and helicopters responding to the crash scene. Swiss President Guy Parmelin extended his condolences to the families of the victims, calling the incident a \"tragic accident.\"\n\nZernez serves as the entry point for visitors to the Swiss national park, a vast Alpine reserve spanning over 100 square kilometers. The local police have stated that they are currently focused on relief efforts and investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the number of casualties.",
  "summary": "Several people were killed and injured when a coach carrying Dutch tourists in eastern Switzerland crashed, police said on Thursday. The accident happened at about 4.45pm between the communes of Susch and Zernez in the far-eastern canton of Graubunden. The coach hit a safety barrier before overturning and plunging down an embankment, a local police spokesman told Swiss media. The Dutch Federation…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Several dead as tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/several-dead-as-tourist-coach-overturns-in-eastern-switzerland",
        "published": "2026-09-10T18:53:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Several killed in coach crash in eastern Switzerland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/several-killed-in-coach-crash-in-eastern-switzerland",
        "published": "2026-09-10T19:10:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Several dead in Dutch coach crash in Switzerland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/several-dead-in-dutch-coach-crash-in-switzerland",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:24:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Several dead in Dutch coach crash in Switzerland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/several-dead-in-dutch-coach-crash-in-switzerland-6657480",
        "published": "2026-09-10T23:01:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Several dead in Dutch coach crash in Switzerland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/several-dead-in-dutch-coach-crash-in-switzerland-6664776",
        "published": "2026-09-10T23:01:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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