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Eight Students Injured in High‑Speed Ertiga Collision with School Van in Jabalpur
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🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM
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A Maruti Ertiga traveling at high speed struck a school van in Jabalpur, leaving eight students injured, as captured on CCTV footage.
A high‑speed Maruti Ertiga collided with a school van on a Jabalpur road, causing injuries to eight students who were riding in the van. The impact was severe enough to be recorded by nearby CCTV cameras, which later released the footage to the media.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene and transported the injured children to the nearest hospital for treatment. Local police secured the accident site and began an initial assessment of the vehicles involved.
Authorities have opened a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash, focusing on the speed of the Ertiga and compliance with traffic regulations. The police have also called for witnesses to come forward with any additional information.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety around school zones in Madhya Pradesh, prompting officials to reiterate the need for strict adherence to speed limits, especially during school hours.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene and transported the injured children to the nearest hospital for treatment. Local police secured the accident site and began an initial assessment of the vehicles involved.
Authorities have opened a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash, focusing on the speed of the Ertiga and compliance with traffic regulations. The police have also called for witnesses to come forward with any additional information.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety around school zones in Madhya Pradesh, prompting officials to reiterate the need for strict adherence to speed limits, especially during school hours.