New Delhi: In a distressing event on Tuesday, a school bus from Pioneer Concept School rolled down and overturned, injuring nine students. The accident occurred in Katedan, under the jurisdiction of the Mailardevpally police station. CCTV footage captured the bus rolling uncontrollably, colliding with several nearby vehicles before coming to a halt.Details of the accidentThe incident unfolded when the bus driver, Adil, stepped out of the vehicle after applying the handbrake, which subsequently failed. The bus, unable to stay in place, rolled down and overturned, causing injuries to the students onboard. The driver also sustained injuries in the mishap. All the injured students were promptly taken to a nearby hospital, where they received treatment and were later discharged.Watch what led to School Bus Accident in Mailardevpally A school bus from Pioneer Concept School rolled down and tipped over, injuring 10 children, after hitting several vehicles. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM when the driver, Adil, stepped out after applying the… pic.twitter.com/aPSsjBMjnK— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) August 7, 2024Police investigation underwayThe local authorities have initiated an investigation into the accident. A case of negligence has been registered against the driver, and the police are scrutinizing the buss permissions and safety protocols.Close shave in AdilabadIn a separate incident in Adilabad district, a potential bus-lorry collision was narrowly averted on NH-44 near Nirmal Cross Roads in Neradigonda mandal. The diligence of the lorry driver prevented a major accident involving a TGSRTC bus. This close call was also captured on CCTV, highlighting the critical role of quick thinking and alertness in averting disaster.Gold seizure in Sangareddy districtAdding to the series of events, police seized approximately 4.8 kg of gold from a private travel bus on the national highway near Kankol toll plaza in Munipalli mandal, Sangareddy district. An individual named Chandresh was arrested for failing to produce proper documentation for the gold. An inquiry into the matter is currently underway.
