A bus overturned last night, coming to rest on a private vehicle which was parked in the street, Malta Public Transport said in a statement. It did not give the location of the accident, which happened in Attard.

The bus was not carrying any passengers and no pedestrians or other individuals were injured, the statement said. The driver was treated for shock. Safety is a top priority for the company and an internal investigation was launched immediately in order to identify the cause of the accident, it added.

Over the last three years the number of accidents has shown a consistent year-on-year reduction. The company has implemented various measures to this effect including, most importantly, a significant investment in the training programme for drivers, the company said.

It has also introduced a programme whereby it rewards drivers with a consistent, positive track record in safe driving by promoting these drivers to advanced drivers. 

Photo Giselle Borg Olivier