26-passenger bus slides off closed road near Aoraki Mount Cook Village due to heavy snow, no injuries, under investigation.
A bus carrying 26 passengers slid off a closed road near Aoraki Mount Cook Village due to heavy snow on Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries occurred, but the bus could not be towed, necessitating alternative transport for the passengers. The incident is being investigated by WorkSafe and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team. This follows a previous incident in July that resulted in injuries and led to speed limit changes during adverse weather.
October 26, 2024
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