Bus driver had 'microsleep' before fatal crash, jury hears
The trial of a Greyhound bus driver accused of causing a fatal crash in Queensland continues in Townsville. Peter Cafe, who has pleaded not guilty, reportedly experienced a 'microsleep' before the crash that killed three passengers. The jury is tasked with determining whether Cafe acted with a serious breach of proper conduct while driving.
- ▪Peter Cafe was driving a Greyhound bus that crashed on the Bruce Highway, resulting in three deaths and two serious injuries.
- ▪Cafe claimed he had sufficient rest before the journey but acknowledged experiencing a microsleep before the crash.
- ▪Witnesses testified that the bus's rest breaks were shortened in an attempt to make up for lost time.
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Bus driver's trial over fatal Gumlu crash continues in TownsvilleBy Meghan DansieABC North QldTopic:CourtsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 5:33pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 5:33pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 5:33pmPeter Cafe told police he was not feeling tired before he had a "microsleep", the court heard. (ABC News: Baz Ruddick)In short:The trial of a Greyhound bus driver accused of causing the deaths of three passengers in Queensland has entered its second day.The court heard from police officers who attended the scene and a passenger.What's next?The trial continues in the Townsville District Court.abc.net.au/news/gumlu-fatal-bus-crash-trial/106617474Link copiedShareShare articleThe first police officers to arrive on the scene of a fatal bus crash in north Queensland have told the court of their conversations with the…
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