Ottawa bus crash inquest coming to a close, jury to consider recommendations
- An inquest concludes today into a 2019 fatal Ottawa bus crash.
- The inquest examines a January 11, 2019 collision involving an OC Transpo bus striking a shelter.
- Three passengers died after a double-decker bus left the road at Westboro station.
- Jurors received evidence across three weeks from various experts and officials.
- Jurors will determine death manner and may suggest recommendations preventing similar incidents.
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Westboro bus crash inquest hears 44 safety recommendations
The Westboro bus crash inquest jury has heard 44 recommendations for improved bus safety in Ottawa, including a call to reduce speed limits near Transitway stations and to assess new drivers for proficiency on all bus types.
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A coroner’s inquest into a deadly Ottawa bus crash in 2019 is coming to a close, with the jury expected to begin their deliberations on Monday. The inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Judy Booth, Bruce Thomlinson and Anthonia Van Beek. All three died after a double-decker bus operated by OC Transpo hopped a curb and struck a shelter at the Westboro transit station on Jan. 11, 2019. The jury heard evidence over the la…
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