The bus accident which occurred at Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) on November 6, claiming the lives of three persons, was due to human negligence, an inquiry has determined.
A Vijayawada-Guntur non-stop AC bus that was pulling up to Platform 12 suddenly lurched forward, ramming into passengers sitting on chairs near the platform, killing three persons.
The Krishnalanka police who registered a case arrested the bus driver, identified as V. Prakasam. The APSRTC and the police launched separate inquiries into the accident. The 61-year-old driver is on the verge of retirement with only three months of service left.
