Coach carrying tourists crashes in Swiss Alps, kills several.

A tourist coach overturned on a mountain road in the Swiss canton of Graubünden on Thursday, killing several people and injuring others. The bus went off the road between the villages of Susch and Zernez before flipping over.

• 48 passengers were aboard, all Dutch nationals, according to travel association ANVR.
• 5 helicopters and multiple ambulances were deployed to the scene.
• The coach struck a crash barrier before overturning; no other vehicles were believed involved.
• The bus left the Netherlands on Monday and was on a day trip from Austria when the crash occurred.

Why it matters: The crash struck a group of tourists mid-trip in a remote Alpine area, complicating rescue access and requiring air support.

• Police have not released a victim count, pending notification of families.

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What’s next: Cantonal police have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash.

• Authorities say victim identities will be confirmed once families are informed.
• How many passengers were killed and how many were injured?
• What caused the coach to leave the road and strike the crash barrier?