Bus Plunges From Bridge Over Passaic River

Bus Plunges From Bridge Over Passaic River

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The video discusses a tragic bus accident during a snowstorm, where a bus carrying war workers fell off a bridge into a river. Only six people survived, while many who reached the surface could not swim in the icy waters. The blizzard hindered salvage operations, and remnants of the bus remained unclaimed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the bus accident described in the video?

A collision with another vehicle

Driver's negligence

A snowstorm

A mechanical failure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people managed to escape from the bus after it sank?

Four

Five

Six

Seven

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge for those who reached the surface after the bus sank?

Lack of life jackets

Strong river currents

Inability to swim in icy waters

Darkness of the night

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural condition hindered the salvage operations?

Fog

Heavy rain

Blizzard

High winds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was found unclaimed in the submerged bus?

The driver's cap

Passengers' belongings

The bus's engine

A suitcase