Bus Driven by Foreign National Involved in Vilnius Accident
Vilnius, Lithuania – A bus operated by a foreign driver became lodged against a viaduct enclosure in vilnius on Saturday, marking the second incident involving a bus driven by a non-Lithuanian national in the city on the same day. Images captured by photographer Bronius Jablonsko depict the bus partially suspended on the partition.Earlier Saturday morning,the same driver was involved in a collision at the intersection of Žalgiris,Tuskulėnai,and Tinkų Streets. The incident involved the 34th bus route vehicle and a Toyota Prius. Both drivers asserted they had the right-of-way,resulting in a disagreement over fault.
Authorities are investigating both incidents to determine contributing factors and assess any potential safety concerns related to drivers unfamiliar with local traffic conditions.The Saturday morning collision occured when both drivers claimed to have a green light. No injuries were reported in either incident, but both events have prompted discussion regarding the vetting and familiarization processes for foreign-national bus operators in Vilnius.
source: tv3.lt
