It is being investigated whether the GPS system caused confusion and the driver took the wrong route
Its causes accident with the Greek bus in Bucharestwhich killed one person and injured 23, Romanian authorities are investigating.
Sixteen injured remain in the hospital, while according to information, a woman of about 60 is in a comatose state.
The head of Romania’s Emergency Response Department told reporters that 22 of the passengers were taken to local hospitals and one remains in critical condition.
According to information, there were two drivers on the bus, who were sharing the route, while it is being investigated whether confusion was caused by the GPS system and they followed the wrong route, choosing a road where buses do not pass, as a result of which the vehicle crashed into the height limiter that was placed on the street in the center of Bucharest at about half past one in the afternoon.
The iron height barrier crushed the roof of the bus, trapping some passengers.
According to Romanian media, the driver was tested for alcohol and drug use, which came back negative. Speaking to the officers about how the accident happened, he reportedly told them that he was following directions for the route he took via google maps and didn’t have time to stop when he saw the sign.
The tourist bus started yesterday afternoon from Volos, and then went to Larissa and Thessaloniki to pick up passengers.
In total, together with the driver, 48 people were on board to celebrate Christmas in the capital of Romania.
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