At least 15 boys going to school had a miraculous escape after a private van they were travelling in allegedly turned turtle in south west Delhi’s Dwarka South area on Friday afternoon. Police said the van driver was immediately arrested from the spot.
Two boys received minor injuries and were discharged from a hospital after primary treatment, police said.
The accident took place around 12.25 pm near lovely Chowk in Dwarka Sector 6. Eyewitnesses said that the van had suddenly turned turtle. locals and private security guards posted in the buildings of the area had rushed forward to rescue the children. Police was informed and children were given first aid.
“There were 15 children of Central School in Dwarka sector 5 travelling in the private school van at the time of the accident. Out of them, two boys received minor injuries and were shifted to DDU Hospital.
Both boys were discharged after primary treatment. Remaining 13 boys joined their school,” said a senior police officer.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Surender Kumar said that the van driver, identified as Rahul, a resident of south west Delhi’s Rajapuri, has been arrested.
A case under Sections 279 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 337 (Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) has been registered at Dwarka South police station.
Further investigation is underway.