2014 Fundación bus fire
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| Fundación bus fire | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 18 May 2014 |
| Location | Fundación |
| Country | Colombia |
| Cause | Fire |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 32 |
| Damage | A bus |
On 18 May 2014, a bus carrying 49 passengers caught on fire in Fundacion, Colombia The bus was returning after an event at an evangelical Christian church in Fundación, Colombia. Thirty one children and one adult died as a result of the fire. The bus driver was arrested soon after the fire.[1]
Fire
The bus was returning passengers from an event at a Christian church. The bus was having problems, which caused the driver to stop and attempt to fix the bus. The driver went to the floor of the cabin, took out some fuel, and began pouring it in the engine. This, along with a gasoline container that was already inside the bus, caused the bus to set on fire. Out of the 49 passengers on board, only 18 managed to escape safely. This resulted in the death of 32 other passengers.[1]
Investigation
The driver was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter after it was revealed that he did not have a proper driving license, nor did the bus he was driving go through the proper inspection needed before allowing it to be driven.[1][2]
Reaction
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos tweeted his condolences for the victims on Twitter. He also traveled to the area of the fire to comfort the people affected by the fire.[3] On the 10th stage of the 2014 Giro d'Italia, the Colombia team wore a white cockade as a sign of respect for the dead.[4]
References
- ^ a b c http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-27463522
- ^ "Colombian bus driver charged with aggravated manslaughter in fire that killed 32 children". Associated Press via Canada.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ Quinones, Nelson. "31 children killed after bus catches fire in Colombia". CNN. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "A day of mourning for Colombia". Cycling Quotes. Retrieved 21 May 2014.