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Speeding Electric Bus Kills Four, Injures Four in Rajkot Collision

An electric bus operated for Rajkot Municipal Corporation struck multiple vehicles and pedestrians at Indira Circle, prompting public outrage and police intervention.

Overview

  • The accident occurred on April 16, 2025, when a speeding electric bus failed to stop at a traffic signal at Indira Circle in Rajkot, Gujarat.
  • Four people, including two men and two women, were killed, and four others, including a seven-year-old boy, sustained injuries.
  • CCTV footage revealed the bus did not stop at the signal, and authorities are investigating whether brake failure or driver error was the cause.
  • The bus driver, Shishupalsinh Rana, has been detained, with his blood sample collected to test for alcohol or drug influence.
  • Locals vandalized the bus in anger, leading police to use baton charges to disperse the crowd, while the Rajkot Municipal Corporation announced compensation for victims.

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