Driver fatigue main cause for Kotmale bus accident killing 23: Probe

THE experts' committee appointed to investigate the cause of fatal bus crash in Gerandi Ella, Kotmale, has identified driver fatigue as the primary cause of the accident, citing a violation of mandatory rest regulations under the Motor Traffic Act.

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According to Sections 169/1 and 169/2 of the Act, drivers are required to take a minimum break of 30 minutes after every four and a half hours of driving, the final report compiled by the investigation committee noted, highlighting if a break is shorter than 30 minutes, the total driving time is legally considered co