The driver claimed the bus lost its brakes and plunged into a ravine, killing four people.
When arrested, Thang confessed that he had only been driving the sleeper bus for 30 minutes when he lost control and plunged into a 30-meter-deep ravine.
On July 23, the Cao Bang Provincial Police are holding Tran Van Thang (30 years old) in custody to investigate his involvement in the accident where a sleeper bus plunged into a ravine, killing four people and injuring 16 others. "The case file is being compiled in preparation for prosecution," the police stated.
Driver Thang stated that he had just taken over driving and had only driven about 30 meters when the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to plunge into the ravine. The vehicle was operating on the Thai Binh - Cao Bang route, and this was Thang's second trip behind the wheel.
According to the expert assessment, Thang had no drug or alcohol in his system at the time of the test.
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The scene of the accident. Photo:Van Vo. |
The accident occurred at approximately 6:00 AM on July 22nd on National Highway 3 heading towards Cao Bang city. Upon reaching Km 250 (in Nguyen Binh district), the passenger bus plunged into a 30-meter-deep ravine at the foot of Cao Bac pass.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh extended his condolences and sympathy to the victims; and at the same time requested relevant agencies to quickly address the consequences and promptly clarify the cause...
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Police are working to get the victim out. Photo:A.D. |
According to a report from the Vietnam Registering and Inspection Department, the passenger bus was manufactured in Vietnam in 2009, last inspected on July 12th, and its inspection validity expires on January 11th, 2019.
