Bareilly School Bus Plunges Off Road, Injuring 13

A harrowing incident occurred near Jatau Patti village in the Bhojipura area of Bareilly on Friday morning when a school bus carrying 31 children collided with a roadside tree. The accident, which happened around 6:30 am, resulted in injuries to thirteen students. Nine of these students were treated and discharged, with four continuing to receive medical attention at Rammurti Medical College.

Initial accounts from the school management suggest a steering malfunction led to the driver swerving towards the tree to prevent a more severe collision. They asserted that the driver, Bhupendra, was approximately 25 years old and refuted claims of a minor operating the vehicle. However, preliminary police investigations indicate that a minor may have been driving the bus, creating a discrepancy with the school's statement.

Authorities have taken possession of the bus and are conducting a thorough investigation. This includes verifying the driver's age and license, assessing the vehicle's roadworthiness and permit status, and reviewing the school's records to ascertain the facts surrounding the accident.