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11-15-2017, 04:48 PM
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3 Killed when a Bus Rear-ends a Tour Bus in Chile
Chile, Nov 11. According to police investigation records there was daylight at the time of this accident, which allowed to have sufficient visibility," the police said in a statement, making it clear that in their opinion the crash was avoidable. The accident leaves three fatalities and dozens injured. The incident took place at around 8:00 p.m. causing intense congestion on the road, as a result of the rescue work in the area. In a statement, the Tur Bus company regretted the deaths and confirmed that their bus was parked while fixing a fault at the time of being rear-ended by the Nilahue bus. In the Nilahue bus the driver, his assistent and a passenger lost their lives. "In the case of Turbus, the accident left four passengers with minor injuries, who were referred to medical centers to receive medical care." The bus, which performed a special service between Santiago and Talca, carried 17 passengers, in addition to the driver. and an assistant, our company will collaborate with all the information required by the authorities, "the statement added. |