Tragic School Bus Accident Claims Life of 7-Year-Old Girl in Greater Noida
A heartbreaking incident occurred in Greater Noida on Thursday when a 7-year-old schoolgirl lost her life after being run over by her own school bus. The child had just alighted from the bus at Roshanpur in Dankaur and was crossing the road in front of the vehicle when the driver allegedly moved forward, crushing her under the wheels before she could react.
The young victim, a nursery student at Dhruv Public School in Talda village, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead. The bus driver, identified as Charan Singh, a resident of Talda village, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Sequence of Events
According to police officials, the incident occurred around 11:30 am when the child and several other students were dropped near her home following a half-day at school. The girl's grandmother was expected to pick her up but could not reach in time as families were not informed about the early dispersal. While other children moved behind the bus to cross the road, the girl walked in front of the vehicle.
“There was no helper present to supervise the children. The driver allegedly started the bus while the child was near the front wheel,” a police officer at Dankaur station stated.
Driver's Actions After Incident
After the accident, the driver allegedly drove off, continuing to drop other children before parking the bus near the school. Passersby alerted the police through the emergency helpline, while family members rushed the child to the hospital. Police later seized the bus and took the driver into custody around 2 pm.
Legal Action Taken
A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 281 (rash or negligent driving) and 106 (death due to negligence). Authorities are also investigating why the bus did not have an attendant, which is a mandatory safety requirement for school transport. The school has not responded to queries regarding the incident.
Broader Context of Road Safety
Traffic police data show a decline in road accidents in the city, with fatalities falling 13.2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. However, officials noted that lapses involving school transport remain a critical area of concern. This incident highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety protocols in school transportation.
