Patna, February 7: A tragic accident in Dumaria village, Gopalganj district, resulted in the deaths of two young boys on Friday. A school bus lost control and crashed into a hut by the roadside.
The victims have been identified as four-year-old Arish and two-and-a-half-year-old Imtiaz, who were cousins. At the time of the incident, both boys were sleeping inside the hut.
Preliminary reports indicate that the private school bus was parked near the home of the driver, Abbas, in the Katya police station area. After parking the vehicle, Abbas went inside to eat.
In his absence, his older brother, Safaruddin, attempted to drive the bus using the keys. He lost control, and the bus crashed directly into the hut, completely destroying it.
Arish’s mother, who was pregnant and inside the hut during the accident, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. She is currently under medical supervision, with her delivery expected in a few days.
Upon receiving the report, police arrived at the scene, took possession of the bodies, and sent them to Gopalganj Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
The driver has been detained, and an investigation has been launched to determine negligence and accountability in the incident.
All 20 students aboard the bus at the time were reported safe.
The accident has cast a shadow of grief over Dumaria village. Both deceased boys came from impoverished laborer families. Arish was the only brother among four sisters, while Imtiaz was the older brother of two.
Villagers are demanding strict action against those responsible and appropriate compensation for the victims’ families.
This heartbreaking event has left the entire community in shock. Residents are mourning the untimely loss of the two boys and questioning the negligence that led to this tragedy.