Minor girl slips from scooter, dies after coming under wheels of bus in Bengaluru

Quick Summary

• A 10-year-old girl, Tanvi Krishna, was crushed to death by a BMTC bus on Kogilu Main Road in Bengaluru on August 21 after falling from a scooter being ridden by her mother. Her mother sustained minor injuries.
• The incident marks the third fatal accident involving BMTC buses in three days.
• On August 20, P. Sampangi,a 64-year-old daily wage laborer,died at Jayanagar bus terminal when he was run over by an electric BMTC bus while attempting to board it.
• On August 19, Roshan, a 37-year-old software engineer, died when his two-wheeler lost control and came under the wheels of a BMTC bus at Sanjay Nagar near Vibhav junction.
• Police have registered cases of rash and negligent driving against the respective drivers involved in all three incidents.

Image: File photo of BMTC buses | Photo Credit: Allen Egenuse J.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The spate of fatal accidents involving BMTC buses raises serious concerns about urban transit safety and driver behavior in Bengaluru’s congested roads. While police have booked drivers for negligence in each case, broader questions about road safety protocols and enforcement standards need attention-not only among public transport operators but also general commuters to prevent such recurring tragedies.

BMTC may need to reassess its operational guidelines and driver training programs under heightened scrutiny from law enforcement agencies and public outcry following these events. For citizens navigating overcrowded streets wiht diverse vehicles-from scooters to buses-greater awareness of traffic rules could help mitigate risks collectively.

Efforts combining better policy implementation with civic accountability might be essential steps forward for Bengaluru’s urban mobility ecosystem.

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