On October 3, eight children were injured in two separate school vehicle accidents in Bikaner and Jaipur, Rajasthan. All are now reported to be in normal condition due to timely hospitalization.
Bikaner: Two separate school vehicle accidents on October 3 in Bikaner and Jaipur, Rajasthan, shocked people. A total of 8 children were injured in both incidents and were immediately rushed to the hospital. Doctors reported that all children are now in normal condition and out of danger.
In Bikaner, a mini camper van of Sophia Senior Secondary School overturned, while in Jaipur rural district, a school bus of Royals Children Academy collided with a tree on the roadside. These incidents have raised serious questions about school transport safety and road safety standards.
Van Carrying Children Overturns in Bikaner
In Bikaner, the accident occurred on Saturday morning when Sophia School's mini camper van was taking children to school. While attempting to save a scooter rider on the way, the vehicle lost control and overturned.
Four children were injured in this accident. They were immediately taken to PBM Hospital, where doctors began their treatment. Upon receiving information about the accident, Sadr Thana Police and Traffic Police arrived at the scene. Enraged family members confronted the driver and apprehended him, but the police intervened and took him to the station. Meanwhile, a large crowd of family members gathered at the hospital, where the children were treated under the supervision of doctors.
Police stated that the incident occurred due to sudden circumstances on the road and the driver's reaction. The administration has instructed schools and vehicle owners to adhere to vehicle safety standards.
School Bus Collides with Tree in Jaipur
Meanwhile, in Jaipur rural district, a school bus of Royals Children Academy met with an accident while dropping children off at school. Due to steering failure, the vehicle lost control and collided with a tree on the roadside.
Four children were injured in this accident and were discharged after receiving first aid at a nearby hospital. Doctors stated that the children sustained only minor injuries and are now in normal condition. The school administration said that the technical fault in the bus is being investigated, and strict measures will be taken to prevent such accidents in the future.
Questions Raised on School Safety and Road Rules
Both accidents have raised serious questions about the safety arrangements of school transport. Experts say that the training of school vehicle drivers, regular inspection of vehicles, and adherence to road rules are extremely important to prevent these accidents.
Following the Bikaner and Jaipur accidents, the police and administration have intensified inspections of school vehicles. Additionally, schools have been instructed to ensure complete information about the vehicle and driver for the safety of children.
