80-Year-Old Passenger Falls From Moving Bus With Open Door, Left Unattended for 18 Minutes

An 80-year-old passenger suffered severe injuries after falling onto the road from a city bus that suddenly accelerated while the door remained open as the passenger was getting off.

According to the victim's side on the 10th, at around 9:15 a.m. on the 7th, an 80-year-old identified as Mr. A fell out of a city bus that had arrived at a bus stop in Cheongjeon-dong, Jecheon.

Mr. A, who had mobility difficulties, was walking down the bus stairs while leaning on a handrail. Before his foot even touched the ground, the bus suddenly drove off with its doors still open.

Losing balance due to the sudden movement, Mr. A fell straight onto the asphalt ground.

Footage capturing the moment shows the bus abruptly moving forward, causing Mr. A to stagger and helplessly fall out of the vehicle.

Due to the accident, Mr. A sustained fractures to the spine and other areas, received a 6-week medical diagnosis, and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

Mr. A's family expressed deep anger, pointing out problems not only with the accident itself but also with the bus driver's response afterward.

"Immediately after the accident, the bus driver did not report it to 119," the family lamented, adding, "They left Mr. A unattended at the scene for about 18 minutes without taking proper action, and later transported him to a hospital emergency room using a bus company vehicle."

Following the incident, Mr. A's family reported the case to the police, asking them to investigate the bus driver's negligence.

The bus company stated, "The driver reportedly started the bus without noticing that Mr. A was getting off." They added, "Following the accident, we have instructed our drivers to be cautious and depart only after confirming that all passengers have safely disembarked."

The company also explained, "The driver was also shocked by the sudden accident and flustered, which is why they failed to call 119," adding, "We will do our best to provide necessary support for Mr. A's swift recovery."

(Photo provided by the victim's side, Yonhap News)
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