bSeveral people were killed in an accident with a bus on the A9 near Leipzig. This was reported by the police, and several people were injured in the accident that took place on Wednesday morning.

According to the Leipziger Volkszeitung, which relies on eyewitnesses, at least two dozen people were injured. According to the report, the Flixbus bus veered off the road to the right for an unknown reason and fell to its side. Four rescue helicopters and numerous ambulances are said to be in use. The police have not yet been able to confirm the information.

The accident happened around 9:45 a.m. between Wiedemar Junction and Schkeuditzer Kreuz, police said. The road towards Munich is currently completely closed. Motorists were asked to keep the emergency lane clear. Rescue workers are on the scene with several helicopters and numerous ambulances.

Saxony's transport minister, Martin Dulig, was appalled. “My thoughts are with the families of the victims and the injured. “I would like to thank the many emergency services on the ground who are providing quick assistance,” the SPD politician said on Wednesday.