13-year-old boy driving passenger bus causes multiple accidents

A 13-year-old boy in Bac Giang climbed into a 29-seat passenger bus parked on the side of the road and sped away, causing a series of accidents.

The accident occurred at 1:30 p.m. on October 20, in Chu town, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province.

At that time, a boy of about 10 years old climbed onto a 29-seat passenger bus with a Hanoi license plate parked on the side of the road. Seeing the key in the ignition, the boy drove away.

29-seat passenger bus driven by a 13-year-old boy. Photo: Contributor

A witness said the bus hit the back of a black 5-seater car before hitting the girl on the bicycle. The 29-seater bus only stopped when it crashed into a house on the side of the road.

According to initial information, the accident injured the girl riding the bike. Leaving the driver's seat, the boy appeared scared and crying.

Car parked on the side of the road was hit by a passenger bus, damaging the rear end. Photo: Contributor.

Upon receiving the news, Luc Ngan district authorities were present at the scene to investigate and clarify the matter.

A local official said the boy driving the bus was mentally ill, 13 years old, and lived about 2 km from the scene.

Chu town (red dot) is about 45 km from Bac Giang city. Photo: Google Maps.

According to Zing.Vn