Train crash : The driver is prosecuted for manslaughter

Findings of the investigation conducted to determine the reasons behind the deadly train crash that took the life of 7 people and injured 125 others on Tuesday, 16th of October, have been revealed on Tuesday, 23rd of October, reports Medias 24 quoting the prosecutor’s communiqué.

The investigation reveals that the ONCF train linking Casablanca to Kenitra, «was traveling at 158 km/h speed while the maximum speed at which a train travels in the area where the accident took place is set at 60 km/h».  

Based on this conclusion, the train’s driver who was also injured in the crash, is prosecuted for manslaughter, held in custody and will be tried by the Sale’s First Instance Court.