Six people died, Chongqing Fengjie a Chinese bus was accidentally hit by a falling rock, hitting the driver | passenger | falling rock
Fengjie County due to continuous rainfall
A minibus was accidentally hit by a falling rock, resulting in 6 fatalities
At around 3:30 pm on June 29th, a medium-sized ordinary bus operated normally by Hongtu Passenger Transport Company in Fengjie County, with one driver and 19 passengers allowed, was actually carrying 18 passengers. When driving on the road from Pingping Town to Hongtu Township, it was accidentally hit by a falling rock on a 30 meter high mountain, resulting in the death of 6 passengers and minor injuries to 9 passengers.
After the vehicle was hit, the driver and passengers immediately took emergency self rescue measures and dialed the ambulance number. Six passengers on board immediately showed no vital signs, nine passengers were lightly injured and quickly transferred to the hospital for treatment, and three passengers were not injured.
After receiving the report, the county party committee, county government leaders, and relevant personnel rushed to the scene for emergency rescue as soon as possible. At present, the rescue work has been fully completed. Fengjie County is making every effort to do a good job in the treatment of the injured, comfort of family members, and investigation and rectification of hidden dangers.
We express our deep condolences to the victims!
Fengjie County Transportation Bureau
June 29, 2023