The team of officers from the Land Transport Authority went to Vunidawa to inspect the bus that veered off the road before tumbling down a 30 metre slope in Vuisiga village, Vunidawa, to try to establish what caused the accident.
LTA spokesperson Eroni Volavola said their officers are trying to find out whether the incident was caused due to a technical fault or was it the driver’s fault.
Earlier today, Divisional Manager Traffic Control Eastern Division Inspector Nelson Delailomaloma revealed that it is alleged that the driver of the bus was talking on his mobile phone when he lost control.
Delailomaloma confirmed that they have interviewed some eyewitnesses who have confirmed that the driver was talking on his mobile and was also speeding.
There were 38 passengers in the bus and a 9 year old student who is in a critical condition is admitted at CWM Hospital.
LTA officers inspect bus
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