New Mandalay Thun Express Loses Permit for Yangon-Pyin Oo Lwin Route After Crash Kills Eight

'New Mandalay Thun' bus line's Yangon-Pyin Oo Lwin service permit revoked after 8 deaths

October 29

The 'New Mandalay Thun' bus line's permit to operate the Yangon-Pyin Oo Lwin route has been revoked after 8 people died, it is learned.

Around 6 pm on October 24, the 'New Mandalay Thun' passenger bus traveling from Pyin Oo Lwin to Yangon suffered a brake failure near the Fire Brigade corner at mile 19, collided with a Nissan Wingroad AD Van, and plunged into a ravine, injuring the passengers on board, with 8 people killed, it is learned.

After the accident occurred, the 'New Mandalay Thun' bus line's permit to operate the Yangon-Pyin Oo Lwin route has been temporarily suspended, according to an apology statement issued by the 'New Mandalay Thun' bus line, which also stated that it shares the grief with the families of those who lost their lives.

The 'New Mandalay Thun' bus line has stated that it will continue to handle insurance compensation matters, necessary medical treatment, and other assistance for those injured and those who died.

The statement said that at present, the injured are receiving medical treatment at Pyin Oo Lwin Hospital, Mandalay General Hospital, and Mandalay Children's Hospital.

Due to the crash, a total of 8 people, including 5 passengers and 3 staff members, lost their lives, and many passengers sustained serious injuries, it is learned.

MyoTaw News Channel