07 Oct 2024 | 06:25 PM UTC
Germany: Bus crash on Nibelungen Bridge in Regensburg injures at least 50 people on Oct. 7
Authorities responding to bus collision on Nibelungen Bridge in Regensburg, Germany, as of evening Oct. 7. At least 50 injured.
As of the evening of Oct. 7, authorities are responding to a road accident involving two buses on Nibelungen Bridge (Nibelungenbruecke) in Regensburg. Reports indicate that one bus rear-ended another, causing at least 50 injuries. Authorities closed the Nibelungen Bridge and did not provide a time for when the bridge would reopen.
Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely near the incident site. Casualty numbers may increase in the coming hours.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Consider seeking alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area and allow additional time if traveling near the incident site. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities.
