India: School commute turns frightening after rear door opens mid-journey, five children fall onto road.

Occurred on June 25, 2026 / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Info: Five schoolchildren fell from a moving Omni van in Bengaluru after its rear door reportedly opened unexpectedly when the vehicle hit a pothole. The children, who were seated at the back, were thrown onto the road and sustained minor injuries. The accident has also renewed demands for stricter enforcement of school transport safety regulations. Residents urged authorities to conduct regular vehicle maintenance checks, ensure compliance with seating capacity limits, and carry out periodic inspections of school transport vehicles. They said stronger monitoring and timely action are necessary to prevent similar incidents and improve the overall safety of children travelling to and from school. Restriction:Not Distributable in Germany.