Driver speaks of tragic bus accident

THE driver of a bus that crashed in Navan, killing five schoolgirls, has told investigators the rear of the vehicle skidded as he braked approaching roadworks, according to reports.

John Hubble spoke for the first time at length to Garda investigators late last week, more than a week after the tragedy on the Kentstown Road.

Sources close to the investigation told one Sunday newspaper that Mr Hubble told he braked twice approaching the temporary traffic lights at the site of the road works.