Elementary school student victims from Gračanica in a traffic accident between Olovo and Kladanj on 27 October 1966 Cover Image

Stradanje učenika iz Gračanice u saobraćajnoj nesreći između Olova i Kladnja 27. oktobra 1966. godine
Elementary school student victims from Gračanica in a traffic accident between Olovo and Kladanj on 27 October 1966

Author(s): Nihad Halilbegović
Subject(s): History, Local History / Microhistory
Published by: Izdavačka kuća »Monos« d.o.o
Keywords: Gračanica; tragedy; car accident; 27. 10. 1966, border; 50th anniversary;

Summary/Abstract: In this article, the author reflects on the fatal traffic accident which happened on 27 October 1966 at the mountain pass Karaula, between Olovo and Kladanj. A bus carrying school children from the “Mitar Trifunovic Uco” primary school from Gračanica, who were returning from a school trip, had an accident. Five people lost their lives (three students and their teacher, and one travel companion). Higher number was injured seriously or slightly. The accident happened during the collision with a JNA military vehicle. According to the testimony of a large number of participants of event, the culprit was the driver of the military truck that hit the school bus.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 42
  • Page Range: 6-16
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bosnian