School Vehicle Overturns in Ludhiana, Injuring 15 Children
Ludhiana: Vehicle ferrying children to school overturns after crash, 15 injured
Hindustan Times
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A collision near Mehal Ghumana village in Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, resulted in a makeshift vehicle overturning and injuring at least 15 children. The incident highlights the unsafe transport conditions faced by migrant families in the area, prompting calls for better safety measures.
- 0115 children were injured when a makeshift school vehicle overturned after colliding with a car.
- 02The incident occurred near Mehal Ghumana village while transporting children to a government school in Bhupana village.
- 03At least three children suffered fractures, while others had minor injuries.
- 04Parents are demanding action against the car driver and better transport facilities for their children.
- 05Local police have initiated an investigation and advised against unsafe transport arrangements.
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On Tuesday morning, a makeshift vehicle transporting children to school overturned after a collision with a car near Mehal Ghumana village in Ludhiana district, Punjab, India. The vehicle was carrying nearly 15 children of migrant labourers to a government school in Bhupana village. Following the collision, several children were thrown from the vehicle, resulting in injuries, with at least three children suffering fractures. Local residents quickly transported the injured to a nearby private hospital, where they received treatment. The driver, Mahinder Singh, also sustained injuries. Parents of the injured children gathered at the hospital, demanding accountability from the car driver and highlighting the lack of safe transport options in the area. They noted that many families rely on unsafe vehicles due to financial constraints, paying around ₹300 (roughly $3.60 USD) per month per child for transport to the school located nearly 3 km away. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to trace the car involved in the collision.
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This incident underscores the urgent need for safer transportation options for school children, especially those from migrant families who often rely on unsafe vehicles.
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