The school was functioning despite a holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr
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At least six schoolchildren were killed and several others injured after the bus they were travelling in overturned near Unhani village in Kanina sub-division in Mahendragarh on Thursday morning.
The incident took place when the bus was on its way to the school in Kanina town after picking the children from houses.
The driver was allegely in a drunken state and he lost balance over the wheel when the bus reached near Unhani village, said sources.
Hearing the screaming of children, the passerby rushed to the spot and took out injured children from the bus. They were taken to a nearby hospital but some of them were declared brought dead. Condition of some of them is also stated to be critical, reports Tribune
District administrative and police officers rushed to the hospital on getting information about the incident. The police source said the bus driver had been nabbed and he was being questioned to find out the exact reason behind the mishap.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Expresses Profound Grief Over Unfortunate Incident Involving School Bus In Mahendragarh
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh expressed profound grief over the unfortunate incident involving a school bus in the village of Unhani, of Kanina block in Mahendragarh district on Thursday.
In a statement issued at Chandigarh today, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the children who lost their lives in the tragic accident. He prayed to the Almighty that the departed souls rest in peace. Mr. Singh said strict measures will be taken against any negligence that led to this unfortunate incident. He added that all necessary support will be extended to the injured children for their speedy recovery.
Haryana Transport Minister Aseem Goyal informed that a circular is issued to all the District Education Officers for carrying out fitness tests of all the school buses.