Ludhiana: Toddler Run Over by School Bus While Going to See Sister in Punjab
A three-year-old boy died on Wednesday morning after being run over by a school bus in Ludhiana's Jamalpur area. The incident occurred while the toddler, accompanied by his mother, went to see off his elder sister to her school bus. Local police have initiated an investigation into the matter and registered a case against the vehicle's driver.
A two-year-old boy was killed after being run over by a school bus outside his home in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Tuesday morning. The child had reportedly stepped onto the road to watch his elder sister board the school bus when the driver, allegedly unaware of his presence, moved the vehicle, leading to the fatal accident, as reported by TOI. Police have registered a case against the bus driver and launched an investigation.
Child Came Out to See Sister Off
According to police, the incident occurred in the Jodhan area of Ludhiana. The toddler had accompanied family members outside as his elder sister was getting onto the school bus. After the girl boarded the bus, the child reportedly remained near the vehicle. As the bus pulled away, he came under one of its wheels and suffered severe injuries. Family members and local residents rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Punjab Road Accident: 4 Killed After Car Collides With Bus in Hoshiarpur Due to Poor Visibility (Watch Videos).
Driver Booked After Accident
Police said the bus driver allegedly failed to notice the child standing close to the vehicle before moving. A case has been registered against the driver under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further legal proceedings are underway. Investigators are also examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including statements from witnesses and the bus staff. Punjab Road Accident: 4 Killed As Pickup Vehicle Plunges Into Sirhind Canal Near Jagera Bridge in Ludhiana.
Grief in the Family
The child's death has left the family and local community in shock. Relatives said the toddler had simply come outside to watch his sister leave for school, and the routine morning activity ended in tragedy within moments.
Neighbours gathered at the family's home after the incident, while police carried out initial inquiries at the spot.
Safety Around School Buses in Focus
The incident has once again highlighted concerns about safety around school buses, particularly in residential areas where young children may be present during pick-up and drop-off times. Road safety experts have long stressed the need for drivers to conduct thorough visual checks before moving buses and for parents and attendants to ensure children remain at a safe distance from vehicles.
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