Several school children were among the at least 40 individuals injured when a bus overturned in Haryanas Panchkula district early Monday morning. The incident occurred near Naulata village in Pinjore town, causing widespread concern and prompting immediate medical response.Medical Response and Condition of VictimsInjured passengers were swiftly admitted to Pinjore Hospital and Sector 6 Civil Hospital in Panchkula to receive urgent medical care. A video circulating on social media captured the distressing scene of injured school children undergoing treatment at the hospital, highlighting the severity of the accident.#WATCH | Around 40 school students injured after a bus overturns near Pinjore in Haryana Injured students admitted to govt hospital in PinjoreVisuals from Govt hospital, Pinjore pic.twitter.com/zI5rEUI2mS— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024Factors Contributing to the AccidentPolice authorities attributed the cause of the accident primarily to overspeeding by the bus driver. Additionally, the vehicle was reportedly overcrowded, exceeding its safe passenger capacity. Poor road conditions in the area have also been cited as contributing factors, amplifying concerns about safety standards on local highways, according to reports from the news agency ANI.Political Response and InvestigationReacting to the incident, Pradeep Choudhary, Congress MLA representing the Kalka assembly constituency in Panchkula, confirmed that an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has been initiated. As details continue to unfold, authorities are expected to provide further updates on the investigation and measures taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
