Seven-year-old boy fatally run over by private college bus in Rajapalayam
A seven-year-old boy was killed after being run over by a private college bus in Rajapalayam on Friday morning. The bus driver has been arrested, and police have initiated an investigation into the fatal accident.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the regulation of private transport vehicles in residential areas.
In a tragic incident, a seven-year-old boy studying in second standard in a private school was allegedly run over by a private college bus near his house and he died on the spot on Friday.
Police said that Radhakrishnan (40), a plumber, lived in Pachamadam, Thideer Nagar on the Rajapalayam-Tenkasi Road.
His son, Rohith (7) left home at around 8 a.m. to go to school. As he was walking on the road, the private college bus hit the child and he fell. In the next few seconds, the boy came under the wheel of the bus and died on the spot.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in