On the morning of August 24th, 2019, Australians were shaken by news of a record-breaking crash in Sydney. A semi-trailer truck had collided with a bus carrying 38 people, resulting in the death of two people and the injury of several others. The incident has been described as “scary” and has prompted calls for change from the public.
The truck driver involved in the crash was reportedly travelling at a speed of over 100 km/h when he collided with the bus. Witnesses reported that the truck had been swerving in and out of lanes prior to the crash. The driver was later charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
The incident has sparked outrage among Australians, who are calling for stricter regulations on truck drivers. Many are concerned that the current laws are not enough to protect the public from such dangerous drivers. There have been calls for increased penalties for those found guilty of dangerous driving, as well as more stringent testing and training requirements for truck drivers.
The incident has also raised questions about road safety in Australia. Many are calling for improved safety measures on roads, such as better signage and improved lighting. Others have suggested that more resources should be allocated to road maintenance, in order to reduce the risk of accidents.
The tragic incident has prompted a renewed focus on road safety in Australia. It is clear that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of all road users, and it is hoped that the government will take action to address the issues raised by this incident. It is time for Australians to come together and demand change, so that no one else has to experience such a devastating crash.
