Bihar’s roads claimed two educators’ lives in a shocking bus collision involving schoolchildren. The accident struck near Sohsa village on NH 319, Parsathua, Rohtas, as the Patna-bound vehicle from Kaimur’s Chainpur Middle School Badhauna lost steering and hit a truck.
Packed with 36 students and seven teachers for visits to scenic and sacred sites, the late-night journey ended abruptly. Station House Officer Ramchandra Chaupal indicated the driver’s momentary lapse—possibly sleep—triggered the disaster, resulting in two on-site fatalities and injuries to about a dozen young passengers plus two more staff.
Rapid response ensured all casualties reached medical aid swiftly; conditions are stable. The fallen heroes are Puneet Kumar Sinha, Baghwa resident from Mirzapur UP, and Sanjay Kumar Rai from Bhabhua’s Bhesahat. Postmortems proceed at Sasaram Sadar Hospital.
Full probe underway, focusing on human error and mechanical factors. This tragedy amplifies concerns over lax standards in school outings. Stakeholders urge GPS tracking, co-drivers, and rigorous pre-trip checks.
In the aftermath, solidarity pours in for the bereaved families and recovering injured. It compels a rethink on highway safety, especially for vulnerable groups, pushing for policy overhauls to honor the departed and protect the future.