The minibus driver involved in the fatal accident in Buftea was placed under judicial supervision after allegedly using his phone while driving

The driver of the minibus involved in the serious accident that occurred on Tuesday, October 20, on DN7, between Buftea and Chitila, was placed under judicial supervision. The man was initially detained for 24 hours and is under investigation following the collision with a dump truck, which left two people dead and 18 injured.

According to Digi24 sources, the driver allegedly used his mobile phone in the moments before the impact and was not paying attention to the road. Initial investigations indicate that he failed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle combination traveling in the same direction.

The accident occurred after the passenger transport minibus hit the back of the dump truck. As a result of the impact, two people died, while 18 were transported to hospitals in Bucharest and Ilfov. Two victims were intubated, while the other 16 were conscious during the medical assessment.

A total of 26 people were involved in the accident, according to the Ministry of Health. Six refused transport to the hospital. The driver was tested with a breathalyzer, and the result was negative. Police are continuing the investigation to establish the exact causes and all the circumstances of the tragedy.