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Dozen casualties reported after school bus accident in Tai’an City, China
The exact circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation.
A tragic incident occurred in Tai’an City, Shandong Province, China, on Tuesday morning when a school bus collided with a group of students gathered at the entrance of a middle school.
At least 11 killed, including 5 children, and 13 others injured after bus crashes onto sidewalk.
The accident happened around 7:00 AM as students were arriving at school. The bus, designed specifically for transporting students, struck the students standing on the roadside.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance to the injured.
The exact circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the collision and identify the individuals involved.
A significant earthquake struck the Cook Strait region early this morning, October 6th, at 5:08 AM.
The M5.7 quake, with a depth of approximately 33 kilometers, was widely felt throughout the Wellington region and northern parts of the South Island.
Geonet has received over 36,000 reports of the earthquake, highlighting its widespread impact.
This event serves as a reminder that earthquakes can occur anywhere in New Zealand at any time.
In the event of a major earthquake, it is crucial to remember the “Drop, Cover, and Hold” safety protocol.
If you are in bed, remain there and follow the “Stay, Cover, and Hold” procedure. If the earthquake is prolonged or intense, evacuate the area immediately.
If you are indoors during an earthquake, move a short distance to a safe spot and immediately drop to the ground, cover your head and neck with your arms, and hold on to something stable. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are certain it is safe to exit.
If you are outdoors when an earthquake strikes, move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Then, drop to the ground, cover your head and neck, and hold on.
After an earthquake, tune in to your local radio stations for important updates and advice from emergency management officials. Be prepared for aftershocks.
If you are in a damaged building, evacuate carefully by using the stairs instead of the elevator. Find a safe, open area outside.