Crash in Sesto al Reghena, near Pordenone: A bus carrying students ends up in a ditch after impact, injuring one woman.

A serious road accident involved a bus full of students this afternoon along the streets of Sesto al Reghena, in the province of Pordenone. The vehicle, which was taking home about twenty children from some institutes Portogruaro (Venice), ended up in the ditch at the side of the road after a violent impact with a car. The exact details of the collision are still being reconstructed, but the force of the impact caused the bus to end up tilted over the edge of the road, remaining in a precarious position for several minutes.

The impact and the bus ended up in the ditch

The crash occurred around 15pm, along Elm Street, a suburban road in the municipality of Pordenone. The bus, after colliding with a car driven by a young woman, veered off the road and landed in a ditch at the side. On board were: 20 students, visibly shaken, but mostly in non-serious condition.

The vehicle remained precariously balanced just beyond the roadway, making rescue and evacuation operations difficult for the students, some of whom struggled to get out due to the vehicle's tilted position.

Injuries: The woman in the car is seriously injured, while the driver and a student are bruised.

The driver of the car was found to be the most seriously injured. Stabilized by the medical personnel, she was airlifted urgently in hospital, where he is in serious condition.

The bus driver suffered minor injuries, mostly bruises, but was nevertheless transferred by ambulance to the emergency room for further assessments.

On board the bus, however, the most delicate situation concerned a student, who complained of chest compression. He was also airlifted to the hospital, though he remained conscious. One of the students was temporarily trapped inside the vehicle, but firefighters were able to extract her without serious injuries.

Overall, there are about fifteen green codes among the young passengers, all of whom were examined by medical staff before being returned to their families.

The rescue machine: firefighters, ambulances and air rescue

The rescue response was immediate: on site arrived 118 ambulances, the team of theself-medicate, several teams of the firefighters and two medical helicopters.

Firefighters secured the bus and helped the students exit, many of whom were clearly in a state of shock. A fire brigade was also dispatched to complete the transfer and manage the students. a second bus, which allowed them to be moved to a safe area while they awaited their parents.

Meanwhile, the stretch of road affected by the accident, near the municipal cemetery, was closed to traffic to allow the removal of the damaged vehicles and to ensure full safety in the area.

The police investigations

I police Local police are conducting investigations to determine the exact circumstances of the accident. It's currently unclear which of the two vehicles crossed into the oncoming lane or what circumstances led to the violent collision. The road conditions, speed, and any sudden maneuvers are being investigated.

Investigators are also collecting statements from students, the bus driver, and any passing motorists who may have witnessed the scene.

Parents on site and students' emotional situation

As soon as the news spread, numerous Parents They rushed to the scene of the accident to check on their children. Most of the children, although very frightened, did not suffer serious injuries, but some will be monitored in the coming hours for any symptoms related to shock.

A near tragedy

From what has emerged, the accident could have had much more dramatic consequences: the fact that the bus, despite going off the road, did not completely overturn prevented a worse scenario. The rapid response of the rescuers ensured timely assistance to all involved.

Authorities are urging caution and reiterating the need for maximum safety on school transport and along suburban roads, which are often the scene of serious accidents.