A tragic accident occurred on Thursday afternoon on the Rickenstrasse near Wattwil, Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of three German nationals.

The incident involved a frontal collision between a car and a post bus, followed by a secondary crash with another vehicle.

The victims, a 76-year-old man, his 75-year-old wife, and their 9-year-old grandson, died at the scene.

The car, driven by the grandfather, veered over the center line in a slight right curve, leading to the collision with the bus.

The bus driver sustained injuries and was airlifted to a hospital, while several passengers suffered minor injuries.

The road was closed for several hours, causing significant traffic disruptions.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.