The two children have been identified as Mubarak Sayyed (13) and Rahil Lakdawala (11). Mohamed Riyaz (25) was the driver of the school bus in which they were traveling.
Two children were injured after their school bus was hit by a speeding BMC garbage compactor in Andheri (West) on Saturday morning. The school bus driver was injured in the accident as well.
The two children have been identified as Mubarak Sayyed (13) and Rahil Lakdawala (11). Mohamed Riyaz (25) was the driver of the school bus in which they were traveling.
Police said that the incident took place at around 7.15 am near Shoppers Stop located on SV Road in Andheri (West). There were around 22 children in the school bus, that was headed towards St Xavier’s School in Santa Cruz after picking the children up children from Andheri (West). According to the police, the bus was stationary when the speeding compactor rammed into it from behind.
As soon as the mishap happened, locals rushed to the spot and nabbed the driver of the compactor. The three injured were immediately rushed to Cooper Hospital that was located nearby.
“Sayyed, Rahil and Riyazuddin sustained minor injuries. After receiving treatment, the three were soon discharged from the hospital,” said Arun Bhagat, senior police inspector of Juhu police station.
He added that the driver of the compactor was arrested for injuring them and due to his rash and negligent driving.
He was produced in a local court, which released him on bail.
The driver of the compactor was not under the influence of alcohol.
While Sayyed sustained minor injuries on his leg, Lakdawala suffered bruises on his face. The police said the compactor driver lost control over the vehicle and hit the stationary school bus.
According to civic officials, there were around 22 children in the schoo bus of which 20 were safely removed.
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