On February 21, 2004, Dublin's Wellington Quay experienced a devastating bus accident, resulting in five fatalities and 14 injuries as a bus veered into commuters. The deceased included three women, a local man, and a Ukrainian resident. Emergency services described the scene as horrific. Following the incident, driver Kenneth Henvey faced charges of dangerous driving but was later acquitted. Although a report on the accident was prepared, it was not published due to the lack of wrongdoing found against the driver, leaving behind a painful memory for the affected families and the community.
Dublin's Wellington Quay witnessed a tragedy on February 21, 2004, when a bus lost control, killing five people. Emergency responders described the scene as horrific.
On this 21st anniversary of the Wellington Quay bus tragedy, Dublin Fire Brigade expressed condolences, emphasizing their support for families and first responders affected by the event.
Witness accounts described the carnage that day as unprecedented, with one first responder stating, 'This is an ordinary Dublin street and this doesn't happen.'
The trial of bus driver Kenneth Henvey highlighted a legal conundrum; he was cleared of dangerous driving despite allegations of a bus fault causing the tragedy.
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