Meerut, July 19 -- A tragic head-on collision between a school van and a pickup truck on the Hasanpur-Gajraula road in Amroha district claimed the lives of a 5-year-old girl and a 22-year-old teacher, leaving 13 others injured, including 12 schoolchildren and another teacher. The accident occurred near the Manota bridge at approximately 7.20am.

The school van, belonging to the International Public school in Sahsauli, was carrying 16 passengers, including students and teachers, on its routine morning route from Hasanpur town. According to police reports, the van was overloaded and reportedly speeding when the driver, Vishesh Kumar, lost control, leading to a devastating collision with an oncoming pickup vehicle. The impact was so severe t...