Bus and car crash in Craiova triggers red intervention plan, 20 people involved
On Friday morning, 16 October, a car and a passenger bus collided on Brestei Street in Craiova, and authorities activated the red intervention plan at 09:05. Seven people need medical care, one of them in cardio-respiratory arrest.
The crash
On Friday, 16 October, a car and a passenger bus collided on Brestei Street in Craiova, southwestern Romania. ISU Dolj, the county fire and emergency inspectorate, said 20 people were involved and activated the red intervention plan at 09:05. Seven of them need medical care, and one of those was found in cardio-respiratory arrest, with resuscitation started at the scene.
From the first information, 20 people are involved, 7 of whom need medical care (1 in cardio-respiratory arrest).
Response at the scene
Firefighters and medical crews were sent to the scene with a fire-fighting appliance, an extrication vehicle for people trapped in deformed bodywork, two SMURD ambulances, a vehicle for transporting staff and multiple casualties, and a team from the County Ambulance Service. Medical staff are assessing each person involved to set transport priorities for the emergency unit of the Craiova County Emergency Clinical Hospital. Bus passengers without visible injuries are being monitored by doctors for internal injuries caused by the sudden deceleration.
- Involved
- 20
- Needing medical care
- 7
- In cardio-respiratory arrest
- 1
Traffic and reporting
Traffic in the area was restricted so that the emergency vehicles and rescue crews could reach the scene. A Mediafax update reported that six people had been taken to hospital and that one person had been declared dead. ISU Dolj said the information on the condition of those involved could be updated as authorities release new data.
Investigation
Road police opened an investigation and are taking measurements at the scene to establish the paths and speeds of the two vehicles and the circumstances in which they collided.