Multiple individuals have reportedly sustained severe injuries following an incident where a bus collided with a building and bus stop in Spain, triggering a significant emergency response. The occurrence took place in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, at approximately 7:15 am local time.
Reports indicate that out of the 46 individuals receiving medical attention, four are in critical condition, nine have sustained moderate injuries, and 33 have minor injuries. The bus, en route from Lleida to La Granja d’Escarp, crashed on Rambla Ferran, a renowned street in the city known for its historical significance and pedestrian-friendly environment with various shops, residential buildings, and 19th-century architectural structures.
Authorities have closed the road as police, paramedics, and firefighters continue to provide assistance to the passengers involved in the accident, as per information from the Spanish newspaper Diari Segre. Visuals from the site reveal the bus leaning forward with substantial damage to its front, surrounded by multiple firefighters and police personnel near a cordoned-off area.
Josep Rull, the President of the Parliament of Catalonia, expressed gratitude towards the emergency services for their efforts and extended well wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured passengers. In a statement posted online, Rull conveyed the Parliament’s support and concern for those affected by the bus accident on Rambla Ferran in Lleida.
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