Haryana Roadways Bus Overturns in Pinjore: 40 School Students Injured

A Haryana Roadways bus overturned near Pinjore in the Panchkula district, injuring around 40 school students. The driver fled the scene, while the injured conductor is receiving treatment at a government hospital in Pinjore.

Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Dr. Yash Garg stated, “Many people were seated in the bus including school children when the bus overturned. Our focus was on rescuing the victims, we are yet to ascertain the cause of the accident. All children are stable and escaped without any critical injuries.”

Dr. Garg added, “Around 30 children have been brought to the Civil Hospital, the others are under observation in Pinjore. 4 adults have also been brought to the civil hospital including a 60-year-old woman who sustained a crush injury on her arm. Police are investigating the matter. A total of 50 children have been admitted for treatment in Pinjore as well as Panchkula.”

Panchkula CMO Dr. Mukta Kumar shared, “46 injured have been admitted to the Pinjore Polyclinic since morning, 22 out of which have been referred here. Out of all the patients, only 3 are adults, the rest are children. The situation is under control, for now, all patients are stable. The whole team of doctors is available in the hospital.”

According to the police, the accident was caused by overspeeding and overloading, along with poor road conditions. The investigation is ongoing.