After two other Northeastern bus accidents in early March that killed a total of 17 people, a third crash occurred late last week, involving a tour bus that flipped over on an icy New Hampshire highway. So far, no passengers have died, although five of them were taken to the hospital in serious condition, and several others sustained minor injuries.
The bus was operated by PRT Tours, based in New Jersey, and was carrying South Korean sightseers on the highway from Quebec to Boston. The driver reportedly lost control due to icy road conditions and plowed over a nearby embankment, turning onto its side.
Though weather may have been the most significant factor in the accident, transportation investigators are nevertheless cracking down on discount bus operators after the recent slew of crashes. A number of motor coaches are being taken off the road for spot checks and inspections.
Public bus operators have a responsibility to keep their vehicles in safe working condition, and to take extreme precautions when driving in severe weather conditions. Dozens of passengers’ lives depend on it.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a bus accident in New Hampshire, please contact the experienced bus accident attorneys at Cullenberg & Tensen today to schedule a free case evaluation.
