"Unfortunate": Delhi Transport Department on Rohini bus accident
Nov 05, 2023
New Delhi [India], November 5 : The Delhi Transport Department on Saturday termed the Rohini bus accident "unfortunate" and added that it resolutely stands with the grieving family.
"It's unfortunate to know that such an incident happened. The Delhi government is resolutely standing with the grieving family," according to the Delhi Government's Transport Department statement.
As per the Delhi Government's Transport Department statement, the driver suddenly became unconscious, lost control over the bus, and hit the left-side parked vehicles on the road.
"The PCR was called by the conductor, who helped the police take the injured person to the hospital for medical treatment," as per the statement.
A senior officer visited the accident spot and also visited Dr BR Ambedkar Hospital to inquire about the injured persons.
"As far as malfunctioning machines is concerned, the Delhi Government has a set of standard procedures to ensure safe and hassle-free travel in the city," the statement stated.
One person was killed and another was injured after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus hit them in Delhi's Rohini area on Saturday, police said.
The injured person is undergoing treatment.
The accident happened near Mother Divine School in Rohini.
Initial inquiries revealed that the driver of the DTC bus lost control of the bus and hit a car and some two-wheelers, police added.
The bus driver has been taken into custody. Accordingly, necessary legal action is being taken in the matter, the police said.