1 Killed As Speeding Delhi Transport Bus Rams Into Vehicles, Pedestrians
A speeding DTC bus caused a fatal accident in Delhi, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. A separate incident involving a truck in Dwarka also resulted in a fatality, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the capital.
Why it matters
These incidents underscore critical issues regarding public transport safety, traffic management, and urban infrastructure in Delhi.
One person was killed, and two others were injured after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus hit vehicles and pedestrians in Delhi's Anand Parbat area on Saturday, officials said.According to the officials, an e-rickshaw, two bikes, and a scooter rider were hit by the bus, which was heading towards Tikri Border.One person died on the spot, while two others were seriously injured and were shifted to the hospital.The officials added that the bus driver fled the scene following the accident.According to the eyewitnesses, the bus was speeding when it hit the pedestrians."The bus was being driven by a female driver. The bus was at a very high speed. Pedestrians tried to save themselves; however, some were hit by the bus. Around 4-5 people were injured," an eyewitness told IANS."There is always a traffic jam in this area. There is no place to walk on this road.
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