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Mobile distraction leads to Carpool crash in Newtown; students hurt, driver arrested

  • A pool car carrying five students to school in Newtown crashed onto a divider after crossing Technopolis, injuring two students
  • The driver admitted to losing control due to talking on the mobile phone while driving, causing the accident
  • Authorities responded quickly, parents were informed, and the driver was arrested, underscoring the risks of distracted driving

16 Aug 2023

Mobile distraction leads to Carpool crash in Newtown; students hurt, driver arrested

A pool car transporting five students to a private school in Newtown met with an accident, leaving two students injured. The driver admitted that he lost control of the vehicle while talking on his mobile phone, causing it to climb onto the divider. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning after the car passed Technopolis. The driver's phone rang, and while attempting to answer it, he lost control of the car, resulting in the accident.

Local authorities and police swiftly responded to the scene, and the injured students were attended to. Parents of the children were promptly informed and arrived to take their children home. The police subsequently arrested the car's driver, and both the car and the driver were taken to the police station. This incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of adhering to road safety measures, especially when transporting school children.

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