A fire in a tour bus in Yizhang, Central China's Hunan province, on June 26 killed 35 people and left 11 injured. According to initial investigation, the bus hit the guardrail on the highway before catching fire.

 

The number of casualties would not have been so high had there been an emergency exit door in the bus, as reports say the driver fled without opening the main door, and several passengers were saved by a road maintenance worker who broke the glass windows and helped them out.

 

The police are investigating whether a fault in the electrical system made it impossible for the driver to open the door. But one thing is certain, better education and stricter implementation of safety measures can save precious lives during emergencies.