Tragedy in Anand Parbat: DTC Bus Plows Through Pedestrians, 1 Dead
A DTC bus accident in Delhi's Anand Parbat has left one person dead and several injured. The woman driver is being traced by police.
A horrific DTC bus accident Anand Parbat has left one person dead and several others injured after a Delhi Transport Corporation bus struck people on DBG Road on Saturday. The incident sparked immediate chaos and anger in the locality, leading to violent reactions from onlookers before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Chaos on DBG Road
According to eyewitness accounts, the bus, operated by a woman driver, hit multiple individuals, resulting in one person dying instantly at the spot. The impact was so severe that a scooty remained trapped underneath the vehicle following the collision.
Witnesses reported that the scene quickly turned volatile. In the aftermath of the crash, a crowd gathered and began pelting stones at the bus, smashing its windowpanes in a fit of rage. Police have since arrived at the location to manage the situation and are currently working to trace the woman driver who was behind the wheel.
Allegations of Past Negligence
The tragedy has reignited frustrations among locals regarding road safety and accountability. One eyewitness told ANI that this was not an isolated concern, claiming that a similar incident had occurred approximately one and a half months ago, yet alleged that no significant action was taken by the authorities at that time.
Separate Tragedy on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
While Delhi grappled with the Anand Parbat crash, another devastating road accident occurred earlier in the day on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota, Rajasthan. A bus transporting passengers from Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam overturned, resulting in a high casualty count.
Casualties in Kota Accident
- Fatalities: District Collector Peeyush Samariya confirmed that eight people were brought dead.
- Injuries: More than six passengers were injured in the crash.
- Medical Response: Station House Officer (SHO) Nand Singh stated that the injured have been admitted to a hospital, with critical patients shifted to the ICU for urgent treatment.