There were 29 Vietnamese students in the tragic bus accident in Seattle.
The Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco said it has just received a notice from the Office of Foreign Affairs in San Francisco (under the US Department of State) about the accident between a bus carrying students from North Seattle College and international students and a tourist vehicle at 11:13 a.m. on September 24 in Seattle, Washington State.
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Rescue workers move the bodies of accident victims. (Source: Reuter/VNA) |
Seattle police initially said more than 50 people were injured, including four dead and 12 in critical condition. All victims were transported to nine state hospitals.
Among the students from six countries, there are 29 Vietnamese students. The Consulate General will update the list of Vietnamese students after receiving information from the Foreign Affairs Office in San Francisco.
Families with children participating in the exchange and study program with North Seattle College who need more information, please contact the hotline 415-425-0228./.
According to Vietnamplus