Student Killed in Bus Accident
A student was killed and three others were critically injured after a reportedly speeding university bus hit them in Renala Khurd, Okara district, Punjab.
The four students were standing beside a road when the bus struck them. One student died at the scene, while the other three suffered serious injuries and were shifted to a hospital for treatment.
The deceased was identified as Amar Alvi, son of Imtiaz Sabir, a resident of Renala Khurd. He was studying in the fifth semester of the BS Psychology programme at the University of Okara.
Injured Students Shifted to Hospital
Rescue and relevant departmental personnel reached the scene after the accident. The injured students were taken to a nearby hospital, where they received medical treatment.
Amar Alvi’s body was also shifted to the hospital for legal formalities. Further details about the condition of the three injured students were not immediately available.
Police Begin Investigation
The bus driver reportedly fled the scene after the collision. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Authorities are expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the speed of the bus and the actions of the driver before the collision.
The available information did not identify the three injured students. It also did not specify which university operated the bus involved in the accident.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety and the need for greater caution by drivers operating buses near educational institutions and populated areas. Further details are expected as the police investigation continues.
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