A devastating accident in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu has left a family in mourning after their two-year-old daughter was killed by a private school bus. The tragic incident occurred near Mathur on Saturday, highlighting grave concerns over child safety and road vigilance.
How the Krishnagiri Tragedy Unfolded
According to the Mathur police, the victim has been identified as T Nisha, the young daughter of Thanikasalam and Aisha from Pochampally. The sequence of events is both heartbreaking and a cautionary tale. The accident took place moments after Nisha's mother, Aisha, was helping her elder daughter, Tamilselvi, board the school bus.
Nisha was standing beside her mother during this routine morning. In a split second, without her mother's notice, the toddler moved into the path of the stationary bus. Tragically, the bus driver also failed to see the little girl. As the vehicle began to move, Nisha was crushed under its front wheel, leading to her immediate death.
Anger, Chaos, and an Escaped Driver
The horrifying scene quickly drew the attention of local villagers, who surrounded the bus and confronted the driver. Upon receiving the alert, officials from the Mathur police station rushed to the spot and attempted to calm the agitated crowd.
While police assured the public that stern action would be taken against the bus driver, the driver managed to flee from the location. As of now, his identity remains unknown, complicating the ongoing investigation. The Mathur police have registered a formal case and are conducting inquiries to apprehend the accused.
Aftermath and Official Response
The body of the deceased child was sent to the Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital for a postmortem examination. This standard procedure is part of the legal process following such fatal incidents.
This accident in Krishnagiri raises urgent questions about safety protocols around school transport, especially in residential and school zones. It underscores the critical need for:
- Enhanced vigilance by drivers during boarding and disembarking.
- Parental awareness of young children near moving vehicles.
- Stricter enforcement of safety measures for private school buses.
The local community remains in shock as the search for the absconding driver continues, and a family grieves an unimaginable loss.
