Bus Carrying Students Crashes After Jeep Takes Right of Way
A bus carrying students on an excursion crashed on Friday between the villages of Trud and Graf Ignatievo shortly after 1 p.m. The police in Plovdiv announced that the cause of the accident was a jeep that took the right of way from the bus after making a U-turn. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries – one of the children and their teacher were taken to the hospital for examination, BNT reported.
The health facility specified that the two are in good general condition, and the results of their medical examinations are awaited. The students traveling in the crashed bus are seventh-graders from a Plovdiv school who were going on an excursion to Karlovo.
The driver of the SUV that made the illegal turn is a 55-year-old woman, who was tested for alcohol and tested negative, police said. Traffic on the Plovdiv-Karlovo road was not suspended, but there were difficulties in the traffic for a short time. On the spot, police teams regulated the traffic.
It is important to note that accidents like these highlight the need for drivers to be cautious and follow traffic rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
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Tragedy Strikes: Bus Carrying Students Crashes After Jeep Takes Right of Way
In a heart-wrenching incident on Friday afternoon, a bus carrying excited students on an educational excursion crashed between the villages of Trud and Graf Ignatievo. The cause of the accident, as confirmed by the Plovdiv police, was a reckless jeep driver who illegally took the right of way from the bus after making a dangerous U-turn. Miraculously, there were no serious injuries reported, although one child and their teacher were transported to the hospital for precautionary examinations, as reported by BNT.
Thankfully, the health facility has assured concerned parents that both the student and the teacher are in good overall condition. However, the results of their medical examinations are still pending. The students, all seventh-graders from a school in Plovdiv, were eagerly embarking on a trip to Karlovo when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The driver of the SUV responsible for the illegal maneuver is a 55-year-old woman, who, according to the police, tested negative for alcohol. Although traffic on the Plovdiv-Karlovo road was not halted, there were temporary delays due to the accident. The police promptly dispatched teams to the scene to regulate the flow of vehicles and ensure the safety of other motorists.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the utmost importance for all drivers to exercise caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations. It is through our collective commitment to responsible driving that we can protect the lives of everyone on the road. Let this be a call for increased mindfulness and respect for the rules of the road. Only then can we prevent these harrowing accidents from occurring in the future.
It’s a relief to hear that everyone involved in the bus accident near Plovdiv is safe and sound. Wishing a speedy recovery to those with minor injuries and grateful for the absence of any serious harm.