It’s a ritual that is replayed every time buses are involved in deadly mishaps.

After the dead are retrieved and the injured “rushed to hospital” (a much-abused cliché), speculations are offered as to what caused the tragedy. The usual suspects are faulty brakes, driver error, adverse road conditions and inclement weather.

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