Montebello Accident: Sister of the Lorry Driver Blame the Truck Owner

"My brother is a driver for several years. But this is only a year he led the truck. It has never been involved in an accident. The owner of the truck has not fulfilled its responsibilities. Clifford had complained that the vehicle's brakes were released, but the owner insisted that the cargo of the truck carrying chicken that was at all costs reach their destination. That's what happened: the cargo never arrived safely, but my brother is gone, "she said on Radio Plus this Friday, April 6. 

Asked for a reaction by Radio Plus, the owner of the lorry denies any responsibility in this tragedy. "People think I asked the driver to continue driving. This is not true. Do you think a driver like his boss more than his life? If he had found there was a mechanical problem, he could have stopped. There are several places where he could do it, "he says.

The refrigerated truck, to reiterate, carrying a cargo of chicken. The vehicle would slip up to Montebello near the Indian Oil petrol station before striking a van and a car. Clifford Lascarie and Jerry Augustine, assistant driver of the van, died instantly. The assistant driver of the lorry is in himself is left with multiple injuries. He was able to go home after receiving care at Victoria Hospital.

The driver of the van, Deepak Bhumma, was, in turn, severely wounded. It is always admitted to the Apollo Bramwell private hospital where his condition is considered serious. Four family members Bonomally, who were on board the car, got out with minor injuries.