Tragic Accident in Bihar Claims Lives of Two Young Children
A devastating incident unfolded in Bihar's Gopalganj district on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two young children and leaving a woman injured. The tragedy occurred when a private school bus, which was not carrying any students at the time, crashed into a hut in Dumaria village under the Gopalpur police station area.
Details of the Heartbreaking Collision
According to police reports, the bus driver, identified as Abbas, had parked the vehicle near his residence in Dumaria village after dropping off children at a school in the Jamunaha locality under Kateya police station. While Abbas went to have breakfast, his elder brother, Safaruddin, took the keys and attempted to drive the bus without authorization.
The bus quickly went out of control, veering off and crashing directly into a nearby hut where the victims were sleeping. The impact proved fatal for two young cousins: Arish, aged 4, son of Zahiruddin, and Intaz, aged 2, son of Mumtaz. A woman present in the hut sustained injuries and was promptly rushed to a local hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.
Immediate Police Response and Investigation
Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel from Gopalpur police station swiftly arrived at the scene. The bodies of the deceased children were sent to Sadar Hospital in Gopalganj for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
In a statement issued by the police, authorities confirmed, "After dropping children at a school located in Jamunaha locality under Kateya police station area, the bus driver, Abbas, parked the bus near his house in Dumaria village and went to have breakfast. Meanwhile, his brother, Safaruddin, took the bus keys and attempted to drive it. The bus then went out of control and crashed into the hut, killing both the children."
Taking decisive action, law enforcement officials took the bus driver, Abbas, into custody for interrogation to gather further details about the circumstances leading to the accident.
Background of the Affected Families
The families of the deceased children are grappling with immense grief. Both fathers, Zahiruddin and Mumtaz, work as construction laborers, highlighting the socio-economic challenges faced by the victims' households. This tragic event has left the community in shock, raising concerns about vehicle safety and unauthorized driving in residential areas.
As the investigation continues, authorities are examining whether proper protocols were followed regarding the parking and security of the school bus. The incident underscores the need for stricter regulations to prevent such avoidable tragedies in the future.
