Karnataka: Tree falls on school bus in Dakshina Kannada, 1 child dead; Minister Parameshwara expresses condolences
Dakshin Kannada, July 22
A child was killed, and two others were injured after a massive tree fell on a moving school bus near Barimaru village in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday evening.
According to the Dakshina Kannada district police, the incident occurred around 5:00 PM, when the vehicle belonging to Kalladka Shree Rama School was dropping students back home after school hours.
Later, a large tree along the roadside was suddenly uprooted and fell onto the bus, thus crushing part of the vehicle. As a result, one child died on the spot due to severe injuries, while two other children sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Bantwal Rural Police have registered a case regarding the incident and initiated a detailed investigation.
Following the incident, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara expressed sorrow over the loss of life in the district.
In a post on X, G Parameshwara mentioned that he has directed the district administration to provide appropriate compensation to the bereaved.
"Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic incident in Bantwal, where a tree fell on a school bus during rains, claiming the life of young Chiranvi and leaving a couple of other children injured. I have spoken to the Deputy Commissioner and directed the district administration to ensure appropriate compensation to the bereaved family and provide the best possible treatment, to the injured children. I have also spoken to the District In-charge Minister, Shri U.T. Khader, and requested him to personally oversee the relief and support measures. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. I pray that the injured children recovers swiftly and completely. In this hour of grief, the Government of Karnataka stands firmly with the affected families," said Parameshwara.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So sad to hear this. As a mother, I can't imagine the pain. The government should ensure all schools have safe routes and that trees near roads are trimmed before monsoon. Parameshwara ji's response is good, but we need action, not just condolences. Hope the injured children recover fully. 🤍
Every monsoon, we hear similar stories. This is not just a Karnataka issue; it's pan-India. Municipal corporations and panchayats must have a pre-monsoon tree audit. The compensation should be substantial, not the usual meager amounts. Praying for the soul of little Chiranvi and speedy recovery for others.
This is genuinely distressing. The driver must have been terrified. But honestly, why are there no early warning systems or road safety checks during rains? We spend crores on other things but ignore basic safety. My heart goes out to the family. A young life gone just like that. 😢
While condolences are important, we need to ask tough questions. This bus was operated by a private school. Were the trees on that route ever inspected? Is the school's transport safety protocol followed? Or do we just wait for tragedies to happen? The government must hold someone accountable beyond just expressing shock.
Very unfortunate incident. But see the response from Deputy CM - he immediately spoke to the DC and in-charge minister. At least our leaders are acting quickly nowadays. The compensation and treatment must be top priority. Also, I hope all schools in coastal Karnataka learn from this and do route safety checks before monsoon starts. 🙏
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