13 kids injured as truck crashes into school van in Kannauj
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Kanpur: Nearly 13 minor students and a driver were injured after a container truck crashed into a stationary Magic vehicle in front of Kannauj Degree College in Chhibramau-Saurikh Road on Monday morning.
Locals and passing pilgrims took the injured to a nearby 100-bedded Govt Hospital where the doctors referred nine of the seriously injured students to Tirwa Medical College.
On Monday morning, the Magic vehicle was transporting students from MSA Education Centre Sardapur Saurikh to school. Near Kannauj Degree College in Chhibramau-Saurikh Road, the truck collided with the stationary Magic vehicle, resulting in serious injuries to 13 students and the driver, Ramu Singh (35).
The injured were taken to a hospital by ambulance. The doctor referred nine seriously injured students to Tirva Medical College.
The injured children were identified as Nancy (7), Suryansh (9), Aryan (10), Abhi (10), Aarush Pratap (8), Shivangi Rajput (9), Shilpi (9), Murli (9), Khushi (12), Shikha (15), Varsha (10), Upanshu (9), and Arnav Rajput (9). The accident caused panic.
Local shopkeepers and residents immediately rushed to help the trapped children.
The Kanwariyas, who were passing through the area during their annual pilgrimage, played a crucial role in the rescue operation. They helped extract the children from the damaged vehicle and arranged for immediate medical assistance.
The doctors at the govt hospital assessed the injuries. "Most children have suffered blunt trauma injuries and fractures. Nine students with more serious injuries were transferred to Tirwa Medical College for advanced treatment," they said.
As soon as the parents learned about the accident, they rushed to the hospital. Police and district administration officers also arrived. The incident is under investigation.
Inspector in-charge, Vishnu Kant Tiwari, said that the collision between the container and the school van resulted in injuries to the school children. "The injured children have been admitted to the hospital, and the incident is being investigated," he said and added, "These children are from Kharauli, Brahimpur, and Rajapur and are students from class 1 to class 10.
The police have seized the dumper and filed a case under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. Local residents have demanded installation of speed breakers and traffic signals on the Chhibramau-Saurikh Road, which has witnessed several accidents in recent months. The police have increased patrolling in the area and are conducting awareness drives about road safety near educational institutions.
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