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School Bus Tragedy: Boy, 11, Killed in Horrific Accident
4 Aug
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy died after a school bus ran him over.
- The driver allegedly fled the scene without ensuring the child's safety.
- An FIR has been registered, and police are searching for the driver.
An 11-year-old schoolboy tragically lost his life on Tuesday afternoon in Balrampur after being run over by a school bus. The incident happened in the Chilhikala village within the Dehat Kotwali police station area.
Eyewitnesses and police report that the bus driver allegedly drove off without confirming the child had safely exited the vehicle. The sudden movement caused the boy to fall and be struck by the rear wheel. Local residents attempted to help, but the child had already succumbed to his injuries.
The victim's family has accused the driver of negligence and reported that he fled the scene with the bus. An FIR has been registered, and authorities are investigating to identify and apprehend the driver. The school's management stated they would provide their account after gathering full details.
