The driver of the speeding van lost control after it hit a bus while taking a turn. (Representative Image)
Summary: Nine students were in the van on the way to school when it overturned after hitting a bus in Surat, Gujarat.
Six schoolchildren were injured as their van overturned after hitting a bus from the rear in Gujarat’s Surat district on Monday morning, leading to the arrest of the driver, a police official said.
There were nine students in the van, which was on its way to a private school, the Kim police station official said.
“Near Anita village, the van overturned on impact after rear-ending a bus. The six injured children were rushed to hospital, four of whom were discharged after primary treatment. Two children are hospitalised,” Sub Inspector VR Chosla said.
“The driver of the speeding van lost control after it hit a bus while taking a turn. Driver Banti Sharma was arrested under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act provisions for negligent act, rash driving and overloading his vehicle,” he said.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
In Surat, Gujarat, a van carrying nine students to school overturned after colliding with a bus, resulting in six children being injured. The driver, Banti Sharma, was arrested for negligent driving. The incident occurred near Anita village, with four children being discharged after initial treatment and two hospitalized. The van lost control and overturned upon impact with the bus. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving. We hope for the swift recovery of the injured students and urge all drivers to prioritize the safety of their passengers and others on the road. Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.
Author: Aditi Ray Chowdhury\
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