A serious road accident on the Bhilwara-Kareda highway on Monday morning left two dozen passengers injured after a private bus overturned. The incident occurred when the driver reportedly swerved to avoid hitting a motorcycle.
Rescue Operation and Immediate Response
Police and local residents rushed to the scene near the Haripura intersection in Bhilwara district. They were forced to break the bus windows to pull out the trapped and injured passengers. All the injured were promptly transported to medical facilities for treatment. Some were taken to a hospital in Mandal, while others were moved to a larger hospital at the Bhilwara district headquarters.
Senior district officials visited the accident site to oversee the response. Bhilwara District Collector Jasmeet Singh Sandhu and Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Singh Yadav surveyed the location. They issued clear instructions to doctors at the district hospitals to ensure all victims received proper and immediate medical care.
Case Registered Against Driver
According to Mandal police station in-charge Rohitash Yadav, the bus was on its regular route from Kareda to Bhilwara when the accident happened. The primary cause cited was the driver's attempt to avoid a collision with a two-wheeler, which led to the bus losing control and tipping over.
Following the incident, the Mandal police station registered a formal case against the bus driver. The charges have been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which include negligent driving. The investigation into the precise sequence of events is ongoing.
Key Facts of the Bhilwara Accident
The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region. Here are the critical details confirmed by authorities:
- Date: Monday morning.
- Location: Near Haripura intersection on the Bhilwara-Kareda highway.
- Vehicle: A private bus.
- Passenger Count: Approximately 50 people on board.
- Injured: 24 passengers sustained injuries.
- Rescue: Joint effort by police and locals.
- Legal Action: Case filed under BNS for negligent driving.
This accident serves as a stark reminder for drivers to maintain extreme caution, especially on highways where sudden maneuvers can have disastrous consequences. The community's swift action in the rescue effort likely prevented more severe outcomes.
