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Two Killed After Electric Bus Crashes At Indore Rajwada
An electric city bus crashed near the busy Rajwada area in Indore on Sunday afternoon.
The bus hit an auto-rickshaw and people nearby.
Two people, Ganesh Tangade and Jitendra Sharma, died.
Other people were injured in the crash.
Police said the driver may have pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
The driver was detained after the crash.
Some angry people damaged the bus with stones and bricks.
A Congress leader said poor bus maintenance may also have played a role and asked for compensation and an investigation.
An IMC electric city bus struck bystanders and an auto-rickshaw near Indore’s Rajwada area on Sunday afternoon.
Auto driver Ganesh alias Pintu Tangade, 36, and Jitendra Sharma, 40, died in the crash.
Police said the driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the accident.
The driver, Dhanraj Gangle, was detained after allegedly trying to flee, while an angry crowd damaged the bus.
Congress leader Chintu Choukse blamed poor bus maintenance and demanded compensation and a high-level inquiry.
- Who
- An IMC electric bus driver, auto driver Ganesh alias Pintu Tangade, Jitendra Sharma, bystanders and an auto-rickshaw driver were involved; police detained driver Dhanraj Gangle.
- What
- An electric city bus crashed into an auto-rickshaw and bystanders, killing two people and injuring others.
- Where
- Near the banyan tree and city bus stand in the Rajwada area of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
- Why
- Police attributed the crash preliminarily to the driver pressing the accelerator instead of the brake; Congress leader Chintu Choukse alleged poor bus maintenance also contributed.
Police account
Congress criticism
Cause of the crash
Police account
Police said preliminary investigation pointed to driver negligence because he pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
Congress criticism
City Congress president Chintu Choukse alleged that poor maintenance of buses under the Chief Minister Sugam Parivahan Bus Service caused or contributed to the death.
Required response
Police account
Police said a case was being registered and strict legal action would be taken against the detained driver.
Congress criticism
Choukse demanded a high-level inquiry, treatment for the injured at a good hospital, and financial compensation for victims and their families.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Two people died: Ganesh alias Pintu Tangade, 36, and Jitendra Sharma, 40.
- Vehicle
- IMC electric city bus, registration MP09-BS-8926.
- Location
- Rajwada area, near the banyan tree and city bus stand, Indore.
- Reported cause
- Police said the driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake.
- Police action
- Driver Dhanraj Gangle was detained after allegedly attempting to flee.
- Public response
- An angry crowd pelted the bus with stones and bricks, damaging its windows and windscreens.
- Compensation demand
- Congress leader Chintu Choukse sought Rs 1 crore for each deceased person’s family and Rs 50 lakh for each injured person.
Quotes
Vijay Singh Sisodiya
MG Road police station in-charge who confirmed the driver’s detention and the planned legal action
“The driver is currently in police custody, and a case is being registered based on the complaint filed by Radheshyam Bhati (60), a resident of Chanakyapuri Colony, Dewas. Strict legal action will be taken.”
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