A Clare student says he feared for his life after a bus window shattered while he was travelling on public transport earlier this week.
JJ Machota was travelling on the TFI 330 route between Ennis and Shannon on Wednesday afternoon, when the outer pane of the window beside him shattered while the bus was moving.
Nobody was injured in the incident, and a replacement bus was immediately deployed once the driver was notified.
JJ has been telling Clare FM’s Morning Focus that the experience was terrifying.
Listen to the full interview here:
Statement from Bus Eireann:
Bus Éireann can confirm that a Route 330 (Ennis-Shannon Airport) vehicle was damaged on Wednesday, October 14 in the Clarecastle area. The bus was in service at the time, and thankfully no injuries were reported. The bus was taken out of service to facilitate repairs, and passengers were accommodated on an alternative vehicle.
The safety of our passengers and employees is of paramount importance to Bus Éireann, and any incidents of this nature are fully investigated, in line with standard procedure. Drivers are required to report incidents as soon as possible after occurrence. Customers or members of the public can also report any incidents to Gardaí, to the driver, or to our Customer Care team on 0818 294 015.
