The Destroyed Road - An Early Goodbye?

"Seth, it seems our reports on the road were true." 

Zhang Li turned around, facing Seth while the engine stopped. She surveyed the area before shutting off the key. 

Now, the bus stopped completely, surrounded by huge redwood and pine trees in the gloomy forest with eerie sounds echoing. Seth observed the road, huge pitfalls with broken rocks, sharp sticks and debris flung around.

'Seems impossible for this huge bus to keep going.'

"Let's search for a path through the forest. There's no chance there isn't one for their vehicles."

He watched everyone leave the bus while Seth focused on any threats. Somehow, the forest made him unsettled. "Is there something new out there?"

 —Honestly, I am not sure. The novel doesn't give details on the world outside of Badger City and the southern areas.