Write a report (in about 100 words) for a newspaper on a road accident (bus/train).

ROAD ACCIDENT BY BUS

by a staff reporter

On the morning of March 9, 2023, a bus accident occurred on the busy highway connecting two major cities in the southern part of the country. The accident took place around 8:00 AM when a speeding bus, carrying 45 passengers, lost control and collided with a concrete divider. According to eyewitnesses, the bus was traveling at a high speed and was trying to overtake a vehicle when it hit the divider and flipped over onto its side.

Emergency services were immediately called, and a rescue team, along with police and medical personnel, rushed to the scene. The injured passengers were extracted from the bus and taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention. Unfortunately, seven passengers lost their lives on the spot, and many others sustained severe injuries.

The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, and preliminary reports suggest that the driver of the bus was fatigued and may have been driving under the influence of alcohol. The bus driver has been taken into custody, and the authorities have vowed to take strict action against anyone found responsible for the accident.

The accident caused a major traffic jam on the highway, with several vehicles stranded for hours. The local authorities deployed traffic police to manage the situation and clear the road. The injured passengers are receiving medical attention, and their families have been informed of the situation.

The incident highlights the importance of following traffic rules and the need for proper rest and maintenance of vehicles. The local government has promised to take necessary steps to improve road safety and prevent such accidents in the future.

A road accident (bus/train)

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