Tragedy Strikes: 13-Year-Old Girl Crushed by Bus Before Father's Eyes in Hyderabad

• A 13-year-old girl, Keerthika, died after being run over by an RTC bus on Jubilee Hills Road No. 5 in Hyderabad.
• The accident occurred when her father, Durgaprasad, was taking her and her brother home from school on his bike.
• Durgaprasad braked to avoid a car, and an RTC electric bus from behind collided with their bike, causing all three to fall.
• Keerthika fell towards the bus and was fatally crushed under its rear wheel; her father and brother sustained minor injuries.
• The incident has sparked concerns about road safety and the speed of RTC buses, with the driver taken into custody.

Key Questions Answered

What steps will Hyderabad police take for road safety?

Hyderabad police are implementing stricter measures for road safety by freezing licenses and vehicle services for unpaid traffic challans.

Will there be stricter rules for heavy vehicles now?

Stricter rules for heavy vehicles are not explicitly mentioned, but there are new regulations for pollution checks and vehicle safety.