Fatal bus accident
The Himalayan Times
17
August 2016
Fatal bus accident
It
never can be any pleasing news when we hear about people travelling to and from
their homes being killed in road accidents. Monday’s Kavre bus accident that killed
27 persons and injured 39 seriously “27 killed in Kavre bus plunge” (THT, 16
August, Page 1) was very unfortunate. They lost their lives either by their own
fault or by the careless driving of drivers. So far, thousands of passengers
were killed in different parts of the country where the condition of roads
especially in the hilly areas are extremely dangerous. Road accident occurs in
the plains also due to reckless driving. However, drivers are not alone to be
blamed for the dreadful road accident.
The bus in Kavre was carrying more than 80
passengers. Some of them were even sitting on its rooftop which should have
been prevented by the traffic police assigned along the highways. Unless, the
police personnel, who are responsible to be vigilant for ensuring that the
drivers have properly followed the traffic rules and regulation, show their sincere
presence along the highways, this kind by dreadful road accident will continue
to take place in the days to come. They should always keep their eyes open and
try their best to ensure that the drivers have followed the existing traffic
rules.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
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