Auckland bus passenger broke pelvis after doors closed as she stepped off
A 75-year-old woman suffered pelvic fractures after an Auckland bus driver closed the doors while she was disembarking. The transport operator confirmed the incident was due to premature door closure and has since investigated the matter.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns in public transportation and the importance of operational protocols for passenger welfare.
A Papatoetoe woman spent a week in Middlemore Hospital after a fall from a bus, caused when the driver prematurely shut the doors as she was disembarking.
The article reports on a specific safety incident and includes statements from both the victim and the transport authority.
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