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School Bus Crashes Through Main Gate of Jalandhar Home, Injures One Child
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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A school bus carrying ten children broke through the main gate of a residence in Jalandhar on Friday morning, leaving one child injured.
On Friday morning, a school bus en route to a local school in Jalandhar forced its way through the main gate of a private house, causing the gate to collapse. The vehicle was reported to be carrying ten students at the time of the incident.
Witnesses said the driver lost control while attempting to navigate the narrow lane, and the bus struck the gate with enough force to break it open. The children were inside the bus when it entered the compound, and emergency services were called immediately.
Police and fire personnel arrived within minutes, securing the scene and providing first aid. One child sustained a minor injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for observation, while the remaining nine were unharmed. The driver is under investigation for possible traffic violations.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the mishap and to assess whether safety protocols for school transport were breached. Parents of the children were informed, and the school issued a statement expressing relief that the situation did not result in more serious injuries.
Witnesses said the driver lost control while attempting to navigate the narrow lane, and the bus struck the gate with enough force to break it open. The children were inside the bus when it entered the compound, and emergency services were called immediately.
Police and fire personnel arrived within minutes, securing the scene and providing first aid. One child sustained a minor injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for observation, while the remaining nine were unharmed. The driver is under investigation for possible traffic violations.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the mishap and to assess whether safety protocols for school transport were breached. Parents of the children were informed, and the school issued a statement expressing relief that the situation did not result in more serious injuries.