A major bus accident in the Barcelona area of Spain has left 83 people injured, according to local emergency services. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Fogars de Monclús, when the bus reportedly veered off a narrow, winding road and plunged down a 20-meter, or 65-foot, embankment.
Catalan medical emergency services confirmed the scale of the casualties, noting that seven individuals sustained serious injuries. An additional 18 people were classified as less seriously injured, while 58 others suffered minor injuries. The Spanish news agency EFE reported that the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear and are currently under investigation.
In a significant emergency response effort, authorities deployed 23 ambulances and two medical helicopters to the accident site. The operation also involved three joint teams consisting of both firefighters and medical personnel, alongside three psychological support teams to assist those affected. Additionally, the fire service dispatched specialist mountain rescue teams to the scene.
Olga Pane, the health minister of the Generalitat of Catalonia, stated that rescue crews were actively searching the surrounding area to ensure no further victims remained unaccounted for.
