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Israeli Girl, 12, Dies as Tourist Bus Rolls Down Savoie Ski Slope

Investigators are examining why the bus moved after a reported technical problem prompted the driver to exit.

Overview

  • The bus carrying Israeli tourists rolled backward at Les Belleville shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday and overturned against a small stone building.
  • A 12-year-old Israeli girl was killed, and 14 other passengers had minor injuries, according to the Savoie prefecture.
  • Officials said a reported technical incident led the driver to step out of the vehicle, after which it went down a very steep grassy slope.
  • Emergency crews mobilized 45 firefighters and 28 vehicles, sending two patients to Albertville hospital while others received local care.
  • The gendarmerie opened an inquiry into the cause, and local media reported the driver was unharmed and tested negative for alcohol and drugs.