"Venice Overpass Crash: Investigation Reveals Possible Driver Illness as Cause of Deadly Bus Plunge"
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At least 21 people died and 18 others were injured when an electric bus carrying foreign tourists in Venice crashed through a guardrail, fell off an elevated roadway, and burst into flames. The crash occurred in Mestre, Italy, and authorities believe the driver had a sudden medical problem. Local residents risked their lives to help rescue passengers from the burning wreckage before firefighters arrived. The intense fire took hours to extinguish, and DNA samples may be needed to identify some victims. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
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- Battery technology in the crashed Venice bus made it less prone to catastrophic fires, experts say The Associated Press
- Driver of deadly bus crash near Venice 'may haven fallen ill' before plunge that killed 21 New York Post
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