Student in M.P. falls after school van door opens suddenly, dies in hospital
A 10-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh, India, died after falling from a moving school van when its door unexpectedly opened. Local authorities are investigating the school management and the driver for potential negligence regarding vehicle safety standards.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical lapses in school transportation safety and the enforcement of Supreme Court guidelines for student transit.
A 10-year-old student died during treatment after falling from his school van when its door opened unexpectedly in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday (September 9, 2026), police said.
The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Vijayraghavgarh police station when the Class 3 student was returning home from school.
Station in-charge Abhishek Choubey said the child, Jeet Yadav, was a student of a private school.
“The door of the van suddenly opened, causing Jeet to lose control and fall from the moving vehicle onto the road. The child was seriously injured and began bleeding profusely,” the official said.
The official said passersby rushed the child to the nearest government hospital, but doctors declared him dead after examination.
Local citizens and parents have alleged that private educational institutions in the area are blatantly ignoring Supreme Court guidelines and safety standards.
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