Egypt prosecution refers Galala accident bus driver to criminal court for manslaughter, drug use

Ahram Online , Thursday 17 Oct 2024

The Public Prosecution ordered Wednesday the referral of the Galala road accident bus driver to the criminal court on charges of using the narcotic substance morphine and causing wrongful death and injury while driving the bus under the influence of the drugs.

Galala accident

 

In a statement, the prosecution called on passenger transportation companies and those responsible for various educational institutions to implement clear and regular procedures for the periodic testing of drivers. 
 
This is to ensure that drivers are fit for duty and are not under the influence of narcotic or intoxicating substances, endangering the lives of the buses’ onboard passengers.
 
On Wednesday, the Galala bus driver tested positive for morphine after undergoing a final drug test as per orders from the Public Prosecution.

Twelve students were killed and 29 others injured in a bus rollover accident on Monday on the Galala highway road in Suez governorate.

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