OREANDA-NEWS. November 6, 2008. “I was deeply shaken by the news of the many lives lost in the tragic accident near Hannover. Please accept my profound condolences”, Mr Medvedev said in his message. “I ask you to pass on my words of sincere sympathy and support for the victims’ families and my wishes for a speedy recovery for all who were injured”. 

A fire that broke out in a tourism bus near Hannover in Germany on November 4 killed 20 people and injured 13.