A school-going girl was seriously injured when a goods auto speeding along with her being taken to school in Chikkamagaluru district allegedly rammed into the scooter. The accident was caught on CCTV while it was happening on Shivamogga Road at Balehonnur town of N.R. Pura taluk.
The injured student has been identified as 14-year-old Shazia Banu. She was seriously injured in the accident and shifted to a private hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment, where her condition is said to be critical.
The accident has again brought to the fore road safety near educational institutions in the area where many students travel every day.
CCTV Captures Goods Auto Colliding With Scooter
Shazia Banu was on a scooter with her parent while they were being taken to school. As the scooter was crossing the road, a goods auto allegedly came from behind at high speed and hit it.
The impact of the collision threw the scooter off balance. The goods auto then reportedly continued moving after hitting the two-wheeler and crashed into the compound wall of a nearby school.
The whole incident was caught on a CCTV camera installed in the area. According to reports, the goods vehicle hits the scooter and then crashed into the school compound.
Another schoolgirl who was standing near the school compound narrowly escaped being hit by the vehicle. If she had been in the path of the goods auto it could have been a much more serious tragedy.
14-Year-Old Student Shifted to Shivamogga Hospital
Shazia Banu was seriously injured in the accident. She was first treated on spot after the collision and then shifted to a private hospital in Shivamogga for advanced medical treatment.
The student’s condition worried her family and local people. We hope for more news about her health soon.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Missing Speed Breakers
The accident has once again brought road safety issues on Shivamogga Road in Balehonnur to the fore. Residents have reportedly complained that accidents take place frequently on this stretch, allegedly because speed-control measures are not introduced properly.
There are several schools and colleges along the same road so hundreds of students move through every day. Parents and locals say that speed breakers and other precautionary measures are missing, so children are put at risk.
They have asked why the Public Works Department has not taken sufficient steps to improve road safety, although students move in and out of the area regularly.
Residents want speed breakers, warning signs, and traffic regulation near schools to be put in place immediately.
Police Investigation Underway
The accident took place in the jurisdiction of Balehonnur Police Station in Balehonnur Hobli of N.R. Pura Taluk in Chikkamagaluru district.
Police will now review the CCTV footage and investigate what happened. Calls have been made for authorities to take action on roads used by schoolchildren.
For residents, the immediate concern is recovering the injured student and not letting similar accidents happen again.
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