فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The death of a six-year-old child in a school bus in Taounate province has sparked angry reactions among local residents after the child was found dead inside the school vehicle.
This incident has triggered intense debate about the negligence in student transportation in rural areas, with this case being considered a case of involuntary manslaughter due to negligence.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Fez Court of Appeal has issued an official statement announcing the immediate opening of a judicial investigation to determine criminal responsibilities in this case. According to preliminary information gathered by the judicial police, it appears the child was forgotten inside the bus after the driver locked the doors without verifying that all children had exited.
Death by Suffocation
The statement indicated that the death was likely caused by suffocation, a direct result of leaving the child locked in a bus exposed to heat without ventilation or assistance. The Public Prosecutor has ordered an autopsy to precisely determine the cause of death.
This incident highlights a severe lack of safety protocols surrounding student transportation, particularly in rural areas where inspections are less rigorous. The driver, who locked the doors without checking the bus, may face legal consequences for negligence resulting in death.
Call for Urgent Reform in Student Transportation
This new incident has prompted calls from civil society, teachers’ unions, and children’s rights organizations for a comprehensive restructuring of the student transportation system.
Regular criticism is directed at the lack of supervisory staff on buses, insufficient driver training, and the absence of strict inspection procedures, which are considered systemic risk factors.
