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Crime
10-Year-Old Dies After Falling from School Van in Katni, Driver Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:47 PM
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A 10‑year‑old boy lost his life after falling through an open gate of a moving school van in Vijayraghavgarh, Katni. Police seized the vehicle and arrested the driver.
A tragic incident unfolded in Vijayraghavgarh, Katni, when a 10‑year‑old student fell through an open gate of a moving school van and was crushed by its wheels, resulting in his death. The accident occurred on a busy road as the van was transporting students to school.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, seized the van, and arrested the driver on charges of negligence and causing a fatal accident. The vehicle was taken into custody for further investigation.
The boy’s family members gathered at the site, holding a brief vigil and expressing their grief. They have requested a thorough inquiry into the safety measures of the school transport.
Authorities have stated that an inquiry will be conducted to determine whether the van’s safety protocols were breached and whether the driver followed proper procedures. The incident has raised concerns about school transport safety in the region.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, seized the van, and arrested the driver on charges of negligence and causing a fatal accident. The vehicle was taken into custody for further investigation.
The boy’s family members gathered at the site, holding a brief vigil and expressing their grief. They have requested a thorough inquiry into the safety measures of the school transport.
Authorities have stated that an inquiry will be conducted to determine whether the van’s safety protocols were breached and whether the driver followed proper procedures. The incident has raised concerns about school transport safety in the region.