In a devastating turn of events, six children lost their lives and over 20 were injured when a school bus belonging to GL Public School overturned near Unhani village in Haryana’s Mahendragarh district. The bus, which was carrying students from Class 4 to 10, crashed into a tree, leaving behind a scene of unimaginable sorrow on what should have been a day of celebration for Eid-ul-Fitr. Police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol, highlighting a grave lapse in safety measures.
The aftermath of the accident has left families shattered, with 12 injured students admitted to a local hospital and two others in critical condition transferred to a hospital in Rohtak. Shockingly, investigations reveal that the bus’s fitness certificate had expired six years ago, raising serious questions about the negligence of authorities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini have expressed their condolences while promising support for the victims and their families. As the community mourns this tragic loss, authorities are conducting inquiries into both the driver’s actions and the school’s decision to operate on a holiday, seeking accountability for the preventable disaster.
