Haryana: 40 Injured As Bus Carrying School Children Overturns In Panchkula

PANCHKULA: In an unfortunate incident, at least 40 passengers including several school children sustained injuries after a bus in which they were travelling suddenly overturned in Panchkula district of Haryana on Monday morning.

This road accident occurred near Naulata village of Pinjore town. The exact number of schoolkids injured in this incident has not yet been determined.

The individuals who incurred injuries have been admitted to Pinjore Hospital and Sector 6 Civil Hospital in Panchkula for treatment. A woman who suffered critical injuries was taken to PGI Chandigarh for specialized care.

Several injured school children can be seen receiving medical treatment at a hospital in a video circulating on social media.

As per the police, the accident took place as a result of over-speeding by the bus driver.

The overloading of the bus due to the filling of passengers beyond its capacity coupled with poor conditions of the road have also been attributed as additional reasons for the accident, reported news agency ANI.

Congress MLA Pradeep Choudhary of Kalka assembly constituency in Panchkula said a detailed probe to look into the matter has been initiated.

This is a breaking story and further details are awaited.

Meanwhile, in another incident that unfolded yesterday, a speeding BMW car rammed into a couple riding a two-wheeler in Mumbai's Worli.

As per the Mumbai police, the horrific incident took place when the couple from Koliwada area of Worli was returning home from Sassoon dock with their catch of fish.

Tragedy struck when a rashly-driven BMW car hit their two-wheeler from behind at around 5.30 am near Atria Mall. The impact of the collision was so severe that their bike overturned, throwing both husband and wife onto the car's bonnet.

In a desperate attempt to save their lives, the husband Pradeep Nakhava managed to jump off the moving car but his wife Kaveri Nakhava was unable to do so as she was carrying a heavy load. This resulted in Kaveri getting dragged for 100 meters as the BMW attempted to flee.

The couple was rushed to the Nair hospital for treatment, but the woman succumbed to her injuries. The husband sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment.

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