9 months ago
Yamunanagar Bus Accident: 1 Student Dead, 5 Injured; CM Orders Relief
A sad accident happened at a bus stop in Yamunanagar where a student lost her life and five others were hurt.
The students were trying to get on a bus when they fell, and the bus accidentally rolled over them.
The police have arrested the bus driver.
The state's Chief Minister is very sorry and is giving money to help the family of the student who died and the students who were hurt.
He is also making sure they get medical care.
The Transport Minister is also looking into why this happened to make sure it doesn't happen again.
People are being reminded to be careful when getting on buses and to wait until they have completely stopped.
A 21-year-old college student died and five others were injured after falling under a Haryana Roadways bus while boarding in Yamunanagar.
The incident occurred at Partap Nagar bus stand as students attempted to board a bus heading to Delhi.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approved Rs 2.50 lakh for the deceased's family and Rs 50,000 each for the injured, along with free medical treatment.
The bus driver has been arrested, and an inquiry has been ordered by the Transport Minister to investigate the cause.
Authorities are reviewing safety protocols and reminding the public to exercise caution when boarding buses.
- Who
- A 21-year-old college student (deceased), five other students (injured), Haryana Roadways bus driver, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Transport Minister Anil Vij
- What
- A 21-year-old college student died and five others were injured after falling and being run over by the rear wheels of a Haryana Roadways bus while attempting to board it. The bus driver has been arrested, and the Chief Minister has approved financial relief and medical assistance.
- Where
- Partap Nagar bus stand, Yamunanagar
- When
- Thursday
- Why
- Students fell while boarding the bus, and the bus ran over them with its rear wheels. An inquiry is underway to determine if technical failure or driver negligence was a factor.
Government Response
Public Safety Concerns
Immediate Relief and Investigation
Government Response
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced immediate financial aid for the deceased student's family (Rs 2.50 lakh) and injured students (Rs 50,000 each, plus free treatment), while Transport Minister Anil Vij ordered an inquiry to determine causes like technical failure or driver negligence, promising strict action.
Public Safety Concerns
There is an underlying concern for student safety when boarding public transport, prompting the Chief Minister to advise caution and avoid boarding moving buses, indicating a need for improved safety protocols beyond immediate relief.
Key facts
- Location
- Partap Nagar bus stand, Yamunanagar
- Incident Type
- Student run over by rear wheels of a Haryana Roadways bus while boarding
- Fatalities
- 1 student (21-year-old college student)
- Injuries
- 5 students injured, currently undergoing treatment
- Immediate Financial Aid
- Rs 2.50 lakh for deceased's family; Rs 50,000 each for injured students
- Medical Assistance
- Free treatment and reimbursement of medical expenses for injured
- Driver Status
- Arrested
- Government Action
- Inquiry ordered, review of safety protocols, insurance process to be completed smoothly
Quotes
Nayab Singh Saini
Haryana Chief Minister
“the government stands firmly with the affected family in this difficult time and will provide all possible assistance.”
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“all Haryana State Transport buses are insured, adding that passengers receive insurance coverage in the event of any unforeseen incident.”
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Anil Vij
Transport Minister
“an inquiry has been directed into the Yamunanagar bus accident, and strict action will be taken against anyone found responsible.”
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“action will be taken against those found guilty.”
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