A heartbreaking accident occurred in Kerala’s Kannur district on Wednesday evening, claiming the life of a Class 5 student and leaving 14 others injured. The incident took place around 4 PM near the Valakkai Bridge when a school bus from Chinmaya Vidyalaya overturned on a slope.
Fatal Crash Caught on Camera
The victim has been identified as 11-year-old Nedhya S. Rajesh, who was tragically thrown from the bus during the accident and crushed under its wheels. Preliminary reports suggest a brake failure caused the crash, although the police have launched an investigation to confirm the exact cause.
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The bus, which was transporting 15 students home, lost control and flipped over, injuring 14 children. Local residents quickly responded, rushing the injured students to Taliparamba Taluk Hospital for treatment. The body of Nedhya S. Rajesh was transported to the Government Medical College in Pariyaram.
Legal Action Against Driver
👉The police have charged the bus driver under multiple sections of
the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including:
👉Section 281: Rash driving or riding on a public way
👉Section 125(A): Endangering human life or personal safety through negligence or recklessness
👉Section 106(1): Causing death by negligence
Local residents have raised concerns about the “unscientific design” of the road near the Valakkai Bridge, suggesting it contributed to the accident. Authorities have yet to comment on these allegations, but the issue is expected to be examined as part of the investigation.The tragic loss of Nedhya S. Rajesh has plunged the local community into grief, with parents and residents calling for immediate action to address road safety and prevent such incidents in the future.
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