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12-Year-Old Schoolgirl Fatally Trapped Under DTC Bus Wheels in East Delhi
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 05:03 PM
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A 12‑year‑old girl was crushed under the wheels of a Delhi Transport Corporation bus while en route to school in East Delhi, according to reports.
A tragic incident unfolded in East Delhi when a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus collided with a 12‑year‑old schoolgirl who was walking to school. The child was reportedly crushed under the wheels of the vehicle, leading to her immediate death. The accident took place on a busy road in the eastern part of the capital.
Local authorities responded swiftly to the scene, but the victim could not be revived. The bus driver and other passengers were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, and the incident is under investigation by the Delhi Police.
The DTC has issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss and has pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures in school zones across Delhi.
Local authorities responded swiftly to the scene, but the victim could not be revived. The bus driver and other passengers were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, and the incident is under investigation by the Delhi Police.
The DTC has issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss and has pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures in school zones across Delhi.