Five school children fall from moving van in Bengaluru after rear door opensrear door opens
Five school children fell from a moving school van in Bengaluru's K.R. Puram after its rear door suddenly opened on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The incident highlights widespread safety concerns in India regarding school transport vehicles that routinely exceed permitted passenger capacity and lack adequate door checks.
- School overcrowding in Indian vans is a recurring issue, with reports showing vehicles carrying double their legal capacity.
- Bengaluru has a high density of private schools, increasing demand for informal transport solutions like overcrowded vans.
- The rear door mechanism on older school vans in India is often manually operated, increasing the risk of accidental opening.
