Logan bus driver suffers facial burns in ‘chemical’ attack

Monday February 08, 2021

A bus driver has suffered burns to his eyes and face after an an unknown substance believed to be chemicals was thrown on him at Loganholme south of Brisbane.

Photo: Derek Orford

The man was sitting at the wheel of his bus when the liquid was thrown at him through the driver’s side window about 9.30am.

The driver was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital.

The Queensland Ambulance Service said the substance was a “chemical irritant”.

Police say no passengers were on the bus and no one else was injured in the attack.