Swift Action by Driver Saves Students as 25-Year-Old Vehicle Catches Fire
A potentially tragic incident was averted in Jamshedpur when a school van caught fire, highlighting concerns about outdated vehicles.
Key Points:
- Quick-thinking driver evacuates children from burning school van
- 25-year-old vehicle catches fire near Tata Main Hospital
- Incident prompts calls for stricter vehicle safety regulations
JAMSHEDPUR – Swift action prevented tragedy as a school van caught fire near Tata Main Hospital.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when the vehicle carrying Beldih Church School students developed problems.
Timely Response
The alert driver immediately parked the vehicle and evacuated all children. Local residents rushed to assist.
Meanwhile, a passing water tanker helped control the spreading flames. The driver initially used sand to combat the fire.
Vehicle Age Concerns
The van’s registration number BR 20E ** revealed its pre-Jharkhand status. It dates back over 25 years.
Moreover, this incident has highlighted risks of using outdated vehicles. Safety experts demand immediate action.
Safety Measures
Local authorities are reviewing school transport regulations. The focus is on vehicle age restrictions.
However, sources said that the school management must also ensure regular safety checks as transportation safety needs urgent attention.
