
A serious accident has occurred in the Treviso area of Italy, where a bus carrying around 50 students collided with a car.
The driver of the car, an 85-year-old man, died as a result of the crash. Five students on the bus were injured, while 19 others were taken to hospital for treatment.
Local media report that the bus driver, a 40-year-old man, managed to save the students by helping them get out.
According to the Carabinieri, the accident occurred after a sharp turn, where the car crossed into the opposite lane and caused the collision. Both vehicles ended up off the road.
The bus fell into a ditch on the side of the road, but the driver maintained control, being able to save the passengers.
Firefighters from Motta di Livenza and Treviso, several ambulances and a helicopter arrived at the scene.
Investigations into the circumstances of the accident continue by the Carabinieri, to understand the circumstances of the fatal collision.