Catalonia's medical emergency services said on Oct. 25 that a coach near Barcelona plunged down a hillside while travelling, causing more than 80 people to be injured.
According to Spanish sources, a coach was travelling on a winding, narrow mountain road in Fogars de Montclús near Barcelona on the afternoon of Oct. 25 when it suddenly veered off the road and plunged about 20 metres down a hillside.
Catalonia's medical emergency services said the relevant authorities dispatched 23 ambulances and two medical helicopters to take part in the rescue, and also sent three rescue teams composed of firefighters and medical personnel and three psychological support teams. In addition, the fire department deployed a professional mountain rescue team.
Reports say that statistics show a total of 83 people were injured in the accident, of whom 7 were seriously injured, 18 suffered slightly less serious injuries and 58 were lightly injured. It is not yet clear exactly how many people were on board at the time. Rescuers are still searching the scene to see whether anyone was thrown out of the vehicle in the accident.
The specific cause of the accident is not yet clear. The relevant authorities have launched an investigation.
(Video source: Sky News)
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