Five people have died and dozens were injured when a tourist bus crashed in a roadworks zone in the Swiss Alps. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. local time on Thursday in the Graubünden region, specifically between the towns of Susch and Zernez. According to Swiss police, the Dutch-owned bus hit a safety barrier, left the road, and overturned. The vehicle was part of a day trip from Austria to Switzerland, and had departed from the Netherlands on Monday. The crash site is near Zernez, which serves as the main entry point to the Swiss National Park, a large Alpine nature reserve covering over 100 square kilometers. Swiss authorities confirmed that the five deceased victims had not yet been identified, and that the remaining 40 passengers—whose injuries ranged from minor to serious—were transported to hospitals by seven helicopters and 13 ambulances. Rescue efforts involved teams from both Switzerland and Austria, including fire departments and the Plaiv road rescue service. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his sympathy for those affected, and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima offered their condolences for the tragedy. Swiss President Guy Parmelin also expressed his deep shock and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. Local police reported that three people sustained serious injuries, seven were moderately injured, and 30 had only minor injuries. The investigation into the cause of the crash is being conducted by the cantonal prosecutor’s office and police. They confirmed that only the bus was involved in the accident, based on the on-site investigation. The bus, operated by the Dutch company Oad, was carrying 45 Dutch adults who were on a day trip from Austria to Switzerland. All passengers were from the Netherlands. The crash has drawn attention to road safety in mountainous regions, particularly during construction work. Authorities have set up a hotline for the families of the passengers to provide updates and support. Meanwhile, the focus remains on identifying the victims and supporting those affected by the tragic event.