At least 32 Czech students were injured in a bus accident in Austria on Sunday, Czech media reported.

The incident occurred on the A2 highway when the bus, owned by a Czech firm, swerved off the road and overturned. The vehicle, carrying 48 students aged 15-20, was returning home from a trip to Italy.

A female teacher and two students were severely injured, Czech media reported. Several people were lifted by a medical helicopter to the nearest hospital.

Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
sections: Accidents