A heartbreaking incident from Bidar district in Karnataka has left an entire community grieving after an 8-year-old girl died in a tragic school bus accident near Janawada village on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Ruthvi, was a student of Gurunanak School and a resident of Gadikushanur village.
According to preliminary police investigations, the school bus had halted near the police quarters in Janawada to drop her off. Moments after Ruthvi got down, she reportedly stood close to the vehicle. Shockingly, the bus driver moved the vehicle forward without checking, causing the child to be run over and killed on the spot. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrifying, as the little girl lay in a pool of blood, leaving locals stunned and devastated.
Family members and residents have accused the driver of gross negligence and are demanding strict legal action. The incident has sparked nationwide concern over school transportation safety, driver accountability, and the urgent need for stricter guidelines to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
Locals allege that despite repeated complaints about school vehicle mismanagement, authorities failed to intervene. The death of Ruthvi has now intensified calls for mandatory safety checks, trained bus drivers, and child safety protocols on school buses across Karnataka.
Why This Incident Is Raising Major Safety Questions
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Lack of safety measures in school transportation
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Driver negligence leading to a child’s death
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Rising concern among parents regarding school bus safety in Karnataka
Parents and social activists are urging the Karnataka education and transport departments to implement comprehensive reforms to prevent future accidents.
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