Truck driver arrested over deadly bus accident

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The driver of a tipper-truck has been arrested over the deadly bus accident in Passara.

CCTV video footage showed the bus attempting to avoid the truck before it went down a precipice.

The bus had gone down a precipice near the 13th mile post in an area where the road was damaged.

The Police said that 14 people were killed in the accident while 30 others sustained injuries.

Among those injured is the driver of the bus. (ER)

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BE FAIR Sunday, 21 March 2021 09:54 AM

I don't think the truck driver is accountable. CCTV footage is very clear to determine

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