At 3:10 p.m. on May 14, 2024, a sudden traffic accident broke the tranquility of the Xiaoshiping section of the road in Nanchuan District, Chongqing. A large ordinary passenger car full of elderly passengers collided violently with a roadside guardrail during driving, and then rolled on its side on the road, causing serious damage to the vehicle's body.
According to preliminary information, the passengers on this bus are mainly some elderly people who are traveling. At the time of the incident, the bus suddenly lost control and collided with the guardrail, causing the windows to shatter and the body to deform. After the accident, many passengers struggled to climb out of the broken windows, and the scene was chaotic.
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, many of the passengers were injured in the accident and covered in blood, and they helped each other out of the bus, panicking and shouting. Some netizens said that someone was suspected of being crushed under the overturned bus, and the situation was very critical.
After the accident, the local rescue department quickly activated the emergency plan, and more than 10 120 emergency vehicles quickly rushed to the scene to carry out emergency rescue. At the same time, the nearby Chongqing Liangyu Tourism Development Co., Ltd. also sent staff to assist in the rescue. Rescuers quickly took the injured to the hospital for treatment and searched for the passengers who were crushed under the car.
At present, the specific cause of the accident is still under further investigation. The relevant departments have set up an accident investigation team to investigate the scene of the accident and investigate the specific causes of the accident. At the same time, the injured passengers are properly accommodated to ensure that they receive timely treatment and care.
This accident reminds us once again that traffic safety cannot be ignored. In the process of traveling, we must strictly abide by the traffic rules, maintain a moderate speed, and pay attention to driving safety. At the same time, it is also hoped that the relevant departments can strengthen supervision to ensure traffic safety and avoid the recurrence of similar accidents.