Accident Sorèze: Will Experts Help?

11 years, 7 months ago - 9 May 2013, The Défi Media Group

In less than 35 days, the country has recorded 21 deaths, especially during floods and accident Sorèze. In the first case, the Prime Minister appealed to the Singapore expertise.

And to shed light on the accident of May 3, the Minister Bachoo announced the arrival of foreign experts whose mission is to conduct an independent investigation. The guests of "Duel" was Pascal Bestel, Field Manager and expert heavyweight and Sam Anthony Gerard, president of the Open Association of Bus Drivers.

Pascal Bestel: "I think they will benefit from a sincere help"

> To what extent the arrival of foreign experts can help in the investigation of the accident Sorèze?

As they are foreigners, they have an impartial judgment. They have sophisticated means, there are some things we can not control as a user and repairer.

> Since the accident, many people had access to the bus accident. Are there not a risk that the survey be sabotaged in advance?

I do not think so. There are log books in which everything is written. We must believe in the merits and honesty institutions to report the facts as they are. Out of respect for the victims, the light needs to be done on the technical aspect of this drama. The public will know what to expect.

> Do you think they will benefit from a sincere help Mauritians with whom they will work?

As the Prime Minister who ordered the investigation, I think they will benefit from a sincere and honest help. The goal is not to point the finger at anyone, out of respect for the victims and their families, determine the causes of this accident.

Sam Anthony Gerard: "There have been various experts to come"

> Do you think these foreign experts will explain the causes of the accident Sorèze?

Today, any expert comes in Mauritius and there are contracts assigned by the Ministry. I wonder if these experts will give an adequate account of what did not work.

> What are your fears about this survey?

There have been various experts to come. Everything must be done transparently. The authorities said that the drivers would be trained on a plot of five acres. The bus is the Bulk Sugar Terminal, what's happening out there in the evening? We do not know. Must identify a specific garage for examination.