negligence

The mayor of Romanian city Sibiu, who was proposed for the position of prime minister, is under investigation by prosecutors in Alba Iulia, central Romania, for negligence regarding the restitution of several plots to people who failed to meet requirements, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

The mechanic of a fast passenger train which derailed Sunday in Galati county, eastern Romania, will be fired after he admitted he ran a red light and caused the train to derail when he reversed gear to avoid collision with another train.

The mechanic of a fast passenger train which derailed Sunday in Galati county, eastern Romania, is investigated for negligence, as primary data shows he ignored a red light and reversed gear because another train was coming on the same track.

A young man, whose driving license had been suspended, caused a car accident Monday evening in Bucharest, injuring two people and damaging seven cars in an attempt to escape the pursuit of a traffic police officer.

An 84-year old woman from the southeastern Romanian town of Cernavoda was pronounced dead after suffering a stroke. Later, the flashes used by the police officers on the scene seemed to bother the deceased, who was soon found to be alive.