Rajasthan: 2 girls killed, 8 injured in school van accident
A school van carrying kids from Gaita village to Itawa crashed into an SUV in Kota district on Saturday after a tire burst, causing both vehicles to overturn.
Sadly, two students—Tanu Dhakad (15) and Parul Arya (8)—lost their lives at the scene.
Five other students were critically injured, and the van driver and a passenger in the SUV also sustained injuries.
Police investigating the case
Locals quickly broke the van's windows to help trapped kids out.
The injured were taken first to Etawa hospital and then some shifted to Kota for advanced care.
Police have seized both vehicles and are investigating what caused the tire burst while also searching for the SUV driver, who reportedly fled.
This accident has sparked fresh worries about how safe school transport really is in Rajasthan.
Local leaders visited hospitals to support families during this tough time.