A major tragedy was averted after a high-tension electric pole fell on a private school bus on Thursday morning in East Delhi’s Mayur Vihar area. Timely action by the police saved the day as the power supply to the pole was disconnected immediately. The children inside the bus escaped unhurt owing to the alacrity displayed by the people of the area.
According to police, the incident took place around 7.30 am on Thursday when the school bus was picking up children. The bus belongs to a private school in Noida and around 20 children were on board during the time of the incident. The wires were a tangled mess on the roof of the bus and triggered panic in the area. Acting swiftly, the locals disconnected the power and rescued the children inside the bus. locals alleged that police and the BSES officials did not reach on time. Several reminders have been given to the power supply company but no remedial measures have been taken so far, they alleged. Although no case has been registered by the police, they are investigating as to who had erected the pole there.
Meanwhile, the BYPl which supplies power to the area said that it plans to lodge a complaint on the matter. “Power supply to the area was restored in the evening. We plan to lodge a complaint with the Police,” said a BYPl official.