Speeding Bus Overturns In Bhind On Anant Chaturdashi; 15 Injured, 3 Critical

On Anant Chaturdashi, a speeding bus lost control and overturned into a roadside field in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. Approximately 15 people on board sustained injuries, with three individuals suffering critical injuries and being transferred to Gwalior for specialized medical care. The incident occurred near Jaitpura Bend, under the jurisdiction of the Rawatpura police station near Lahar in Bhind District.

The bus was reportedly en route from Daboh to Lahar. As the bus careened out of control near Jaitpura Bend, it crashed into a field adjacent to the road, causing significant damage and panic among the passengers. Upon witnessing the accident, bystanders swiftly alerted the police and local administration. Emergency responders, including police personnel and ambulances, arrived promptly at the scene.

With assistance from locals, injured passengers trapped inside the bus were rescued and transported to the Civil Hospital in Lahar for treatment. According to the injured, the bus was carrying students on their way to school and coaching classes, along with elderly passengers. Some passengers alleged that the driver was speeding and possibly under the influence of alcohol, claiming that he collapsed inside the bus, leading to the loss of control and the fatal accident.

The critically injured passengers were referred to Gwalior for advanced medical treatment, while the others underwent treatment in Lahar. The police have initiated an investigation into the accident, examining the cause of the incident, the driver's condition, and the bus's speed at the time of the crash.