Driver's negligence could be reason behind accident; detailed investigation needed into incident where KSRTC bus fell into river, says RTO

KOZHIKODE: The Kozhikode Enforcement RTO has stated in its preliminary report that a thorough probe is necessary to ascertain the cause of the Thiruvambady KSRTC bus accident. The RTO pointed out that the negligence of the driver may have been the cause of the accident.

The RTO report states that the bus's tyres were in good condition and there were no brake issues. It also stated that no vehicle was coming from the opposite direction at the time of the accident and the bus was not overspeeding. However, the RTO recommended a re-examination of the bus's braking system and a detailed investigation into the incident.

Two people were killed in the bus accident that occurred when a KSRTC bus fell off a bridge without railings at Kaliyampuzha. The deceased have been identified as Kamala (61), wife of Kodanchery native Vasu, and Thresia (75), wife of late Mathew from Aanakkampoyil.

The accident took place at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday. The bus was travelling from Aanakkampoyil to Thiruvambady. The bus skidded off the road, lost control, and crashed through the bridge railing before plunging into the river below. Those seated in the front portion of the bus suffered severe injuries.