Bus Collision Accident Occurs Between City Buses in Busan

14 Passengers Injured... Bus Driver Trapped in Driver's Seat Rescued

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] At around 6:10 a.m. on the 17th, a collision occurred between city buses on a road near Busan Port International Passenger Terminal in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, city bus number 5-1, which was traveling on this road, crashed into the number 1004 express city bus that was waiting at a traffic signal.

As a result of the accident, 12 passengers on bus number 5-1 complained of pain in their chest and knees and were transported to the hospital, with a total of 14 people injured including the two drivers.

There were no passengers on the number 1004 express bus except for the driver.

Due to the accident, the front part of bus number 5-1 was pushed backward, trapping the bus driver in the driver's seat. The dispatched 119 rescue team used hydraulic special equipment and rescued the bus driver after about 50 minutes.

The bus driver is in a condition that is not life-threatening and is receiving treatment after being transported to the hospital.

A police official stated, "It appears the accident occurred because the driver failed to properly watch the front, and we are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident by interviewing witnesses and others."

The scene of a city bus collision accident that occurred on the morning of the 17th on a road near Busan Port International Passenger Terminal. (Photo by Busan Police Agency)

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