A major road accident involving a school bus injured 15 students in Chittoor district. The incident occurred near the BC Colony area of Ksheerasamudram village in SR Puram mandal and caused panic among parents and residents.
Speeding Lorry Hits School Bus
The school bus was carrying students through the locality when a lorry moving at high speed crashed into it. The force of the impact damaged the bus and threw students off balance inside the vehicle. Several children suffered injuries during the collision.
People nearby rushed to the spot after hearing the crash. They broke open the bus doors and helped the students come out safely. Two students remained stuck inside the damaged bus for a short time, which created tense moments at the scene. Locals managed to rescue them without delay.
Police Rush to the Spot, Students Shifted to Hospital
Police teams reached the accident site soon after receiving information. Emergency vehicles shifted all injured students to a nearby hospital for treatment. Doctors confirmed that none of the injuries posed a serious threat to life. Medical teams kept the students under observation as a safety measure.
Parents and school staff arrived at the hospital soon after the news spread. Many parents expressed relief after meeting their children, while others raised concerns about road safety near residential and school zones.
Investigation Underway, Traffic Disrupted Briefly
Police launched an inquiry to identify the cause of the accident. Initial findings point to overspeeding by the lorry driver. Officials cleared the damaged bus from the road to restore normal traffic movement in the area.
The accident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by heavy vehicles near populated areas. Residents urged authorities to take strict action and implement safety measures to protect schoolchildren during daily travel.
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