A tragic incident occurred in St. Petersburg, Russia, when a bus veered off a bridge and plunged into the Moika River, resulting in the loss of seven lives. The city bus, carrying 15 passengers, broke through a barrier before falling into the river in central St. Petersburg. Six individuals managed to escape the water on their own, while the remaining passengers faced critical or serious injuries.
According to reports from the Investigative Committee, Russia's top criminal investigations body, the bus driver has been detained following the accident. The owner of the bus had a history of violations, having been fined 23 times for various infractions. It was revealed that private companies operate most of the bus services in the city.
A surveillance video released by Russian media captured the bus speeding, making a sharp turn onto the bridge, colliding with another vehicle, and ultimately crashing through the barrier into the river. This tragic event has prompted authorities to launch a criminal investigation into alleged traffic violations and unsafe travel services.
The driver's wife stated to the media that her husband was pressured by managers to work a morning shift after a grueling 20-hour shift the day before, during which he had minimal rest. This revelation sheds light on potential factors that may have contributed to the devastating accident.
