Zernez

Zernez is a municipality located in the far-eastern canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It is situated in the south-eastern Swiss Alps, between the communes of Susch and Zernez. The location recently gained notoriety due to a tragic accident on a Thursday afternoon. A coach carrying approximately 48 Dutch tourists crashed between Susch and Zernez. The vehicle reportedly hit a safety barrier before overturning and plunging down an embankment. Several passengers were killed, and others were injured. A significant rescue operation, including multiple helicopters, was deployed to the scene. The incident highlights the safety considerations for tourist travel in the mountainous regions of Switzerland and has brought this specific area of Graubünden into the news.