SEVERAL people have been killed after a tourist coach carrying 48 people crashed and flipped over on a mountain road in Switzerland.
Helicopters and paramedics raced to reports of a traffic accident at 8:10pm in the scenic Engadine valley of the Alps.
Several people have also been injured in the terrifying crash.
A huge rescue operation is underway with cops confirming that “multiple emergency services” are on the scene.
The exact number of victims has not yet been released.
The tragedy unfolded after the coach careened off the side of a road between the villages of Susch and Zernez before overturning.
Local police have not yet confirmed the nationalities of the victims.
The coach reportedly belonged to Dutch touring company OAD.
Reports by a conglomerate of Dutch tourism associations suggest that Dutch tourists are among the victims but this has not been confirmed by police.
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash.
Most read in The Sun
IN HER WORDS
Lindsay Clancy could get massive payout with ‘Son of Sam’ law loophole
BABY HORROR
Mum charged with murder of baby, 1, after tot found with multiple severe wounds
FEELING LUCKY?
Winning Set For Life numbers for Thursday, September 10 £10k a month jackpot
More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online
Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.