School Van-Jeep Collision: 1 Student Dead, 1 Critical, Driver Intoxicated in Betul

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News18•21-01-2026, 16:33
School Van-Jeep Collision: 1 Student Dead, 1 Critical, Driver Intoxicated in Betul
- •A school van and a jeep collided in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of KG 2 student Harshita Patankar.
- •Another child, 4-year-old Vansh Dhurve, suffered broken legs and is in critical condition, with preparations for airlifting underway.
- •The school van driver was heavily intoxicated and was carrying 1.5 times the capacity of children; the deceased was his niece.
- •BJP MLA Mahendra Singh Chauhan criticized officials for neglecting rural areas and will write to the government regarding negligence.
- •MLA Chauhan announced compensation from his fund for the victim's family and injured children.
Why It Matters: A tragic school van accident in Betul highlights driver negligence, overcrowding, and official oversight.
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