Three tourists killed in Algarve coach crash
Tourist officials in the Algarve have reassured holidaymakers following a fatal coach crash on Wednesday night.
Three Dutch tourists were killed in the crash and 31 other tourists injured when a bus veered off the A22 motorway and into a ravine close to the Albufeira exit.
Latest report say three of the injured tourists are in a serious condition.
The Algarve Tourism Bureau issued a statement today, which said: "Following the terrible news of last night’s coach crash in Portugal, we would like to extend our condolences to the friends and families of those killed or injured in the incident.
"The Algarve takes its commitment to tourist safety and security very seriously and this incident will be fully investigated, with regulations being altered if and where necessary.
Relatives of victims who would like further information can call 0800 0990099.
The bus was heading from Faro to the Western Algarve.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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