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Mahendragarh: Drunk Driver Overturns School Bus, 5 Students Killed, 15 Injured

At least 5 students were killed, and 15 injured after a private school bus overturned in Kanina town of Haryana’s Mahendragarh on Thursday.

Police believe the driver was drunk while driving the bus, according to their initial investigation.

Kanina DSP, Mohinder Singh said, “The driver of the bus was driving at a high speed due to which the vehicle overturned. We are investing why the school was open on Eid.”

“We will get the medical done of the driver to ascertain whether he was drunk. Strict action will be taken against those responsible for the accident,” DSP added.

Dr Ravi Kaushik, doctor at Nihal Hospital, stated that four students were brought dead. One succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

The doctor said, “Four students were brought dead. One critical student who was put on a ventilator passed away at the hospital.”

“15 injured students have been referred to another hospital. SDM and administration are present,” the doctor added.

One of the students involved in the accident asserted that the bus was exceeding the speed limit. The bus subsequently collided with a canal, leading to the accident.

The student informed the police, “The driver was drunk, and the bus was overspeeding. As soon as the driver tried to take a turn, the bus collided with a canal and overturned. There were 50 students on the bus.”

Further details are awaited.

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