Following the tragic bus accident in the Bhouri area, the district administration and the Health Department took swift action to ensure proper treatment for the injured students. As per the instructions of the Chief Medical and Health Officer, eight ambulances were dispatched to the accident site. These ambulances immediately transported the students to nearby hospitals for medical care. After receiving initial treatment, the students were shifted to Chirayu Medical College and People’s Hospital. Students who did not suffer serious injuries were given primary treatment on-site by the 108 Ambulance staff. The accident occurred on January 10 when a bus from the School of Research and Technology, People’s University, was hit by a truck (near IISER Bhouri. At the time of the incident, 57 people were aboard the bus. Tragically, 21-year-old Vineet Sahu lost his life in the accident, and one student is in critical condition. A total of 14 individuals are being treated at

 

Chirayu Hospital, and 16 others are being treated at People’s Medical College. The group includes students and other college staff members. Bhopal Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh, has been closely following up on the referral and treatment arrangements for the injured students. Dr Prabhakar Tiwari, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Bhopal, confirmed that the injured students are receiving treatment, and the hospitals are continuously monitoring their health. According to police sources, the driver of the truck, identified as the accused, reached Jhalabad early Saturday morning. His mobile phone was found at the accident site.

 

A police team is currently tracking him, and it is expected that the driver will be arrested soon. A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder is being registered against the driver. The police have also confirmed that they have already contacted the owner of the truck and are in the process of gathering information about the driver. The case has been filed, and further investigation is underway.