Pune: School Bus Hit By Truck In Wagholi, No Injuries ReportedÂ
Pune: School Bus Hit By Truck In Wagholi, No Injuries ReportedÂ
A heart-stopping near-miss between a school bus and a reckless dumper truck on Lohegaon Road, Wagholi, has blown the lid off a shocking tale of hypocrisy and lax enforcement by Pune’s Regional Transport Office (RTO) and local authorities.
While school buses and cabs are mandated to undergo rigorous fitness tests every two years, commercial vehicles like dumpers and RMC trucks seem to operate with impunity, flouting basic safety regulations. This blatant disregard for safety has left citizens outraged and demanding action.
#Pune – Earlier this morning, a serious accident occurred between a heavy RMC cement vehicle and a school bus carrying young children on Wagholi-Lohegaon road. The mishap has raised concerns over the safety of students and the ongoing issue of heavy vehicles violating traffic… pic.twitter.com/6BxF9CUdVC
— Pune Pulse (@pulse_pune) September 25, 2024
The incident highlights an alarming disregard for safety. The dumper truck, sans number plates and brake lights, careened wildly, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic collision with the school bus carrying unsuspecting children.
“This incident is a stark reminder of the RTO’s double standards,” said an outraged citizen. “Why should school buses adhere to strict safety norms while commercial vehicles are allowed to jeopardize lives?” Citizens are demanding answers and calling for change.
Key concerns include the discrepancy in enforcement, lack of number plates and brake lights on commercial vehicles, inadequate police action, and the risk to school children and road users. Citizens are demanding an immediate crackdown on errant commercial vehicles, consistent enforcement of safety regulations, and increased police presence.
“We won’t rest until our children are safe on Pune’s roads,” said a concerned parent. “Enough is enough. RTO must explain this double standard,” added a local resident. The incident serves as a wake-up call for authorities to prioritize road safety and enforce regulations consistently.
