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Fatal School Transport Crash in Punjab Highlights Safety Lapses

Five students and a driver were killed in a collision in Samana, prompting emergency measures to address enforcement failures of transport safety policies.

The severely damaged private school children's car after a road accident with a truck, at Samana road, in Patiala on Wednesday. (ANI)

Overview

  • A Toyota Innova carrying 13 students from Bhupindra International School collided with a tipper in Samana, killing five children and the driver.
  • Three injured students remain in critical condition, while the tipper driver is absconding but expected to be arrested soon.
  • The crash occurred as the tipper, reportedly speeding, struck the Innova while overtaking another vehicle.
  • Authorities called an emergency meeting to address enforcement gaps in the Safe School Vahan Policy, which mandates safe transport for students.
  • The collision's severity required the use of a JCB machine to recover bodies from the wreckage, underscoring the tragic impact of the incident.