At least 20 people were injured after a bus carrying schoolchildren veered off the road and crashed into an apartment building.
The frightening crash happened on October 30 in Bad Oldesloe. The bus reportedly left the roadway before slamming into the residential building, causing a major emergency response.
Schoolchildren were among those hurt, along with other people on board. According to reports, four of the injured were in critical condition. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to assist the victims and transport those needing medical care to hospitals.
The collision also left the apartment building damaged. The incident raised serious concerns because the bus struck a residential property rather than simply stopping along the road.
Authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The exact reason the bus veered off the road had not been established in the initial reports.
Officials have not confirmed what caused the driver to lose control, and investigators will need to determine how the vehicle left its path and whether any factors contributed to the collision.
The crash left families facing an anxious wait for updates on the injured children and other passengers. Further details about the victims and the investigation are expected as authorities continue their work.