Girl, 7, who died after being hit by school bus might not have been visible to oncoming traffic: Coroner
A coroner's court in Singapore has determined that a seven-year-old girl who died after being hit by a school bus may have been obscured by environmental factors. The court highlighted the role of a wall and bushes in limiting visibility at the pick-up point.
Why it matters
The case raises critical safety concerns regarding school transport logistics and urban planning in residential areas.
Speaking to the media after the hearing, Nivya Rameshwar's mother said: "It's painful, it's something that could've been prevented."
The late Nivya Rameshwar pictured with her mother at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, in June 2024. (Photo: Courtesy of Neela Kanagasundaram)
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