In a devastating turn of events on Thursday morning, a Balrath school bus, transporting 34 students, met with a tragic accident in Balli. The bus overturned, leaving 17 students injured, with 3 in critical condition. The driver’s loss of control led to a harrowing scene as the bus flipped three times.
Preliminary investigations point to a steering wheel malfunction as the root cause of the incident. This unforeseen and distressing event has raised concerns about the safety of school transportation. Authorities are actively addressing the situation, prioritizing the well-being of the injured students. As per sources, the students were first transported to the Balli PHC, but due to insufficient medical personnel, they were redirected to SGDH.
In the wake of this event, a renewed focus on proactive measures, such as regular maintenance checks, driver training, and technological advancements in vehicle safety, is paramount. Local residents and concerned individuals have called for urgent action from the Chief Minister, urging immediate safety audits of all student transport buses across the state. This unfortunate event has heightened concerns about the safety protocols and maintenance standards of vehicles responsible for ferrying students to and from schools. As the community rallies together, advocating for the safety of students in transit becomes a shared responsibility to prevent future tragedies.
