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Acid can bursts on APSRTC bus, driver averts disaster
Panic broke out on an APSRTC bus near T. Chadipiralla village in Kadapa district after a can of acid being transported to the Kadapa depot burst, releasing fumes inside the vehicle. The bus was carrying acid cans belonging to a cargo company from Anantapur when the incident occurred on the outskirts of the village.
Passengers complained of eye irritation and a burning sensation. One alerted the driver and conductor, who quickly pulled over and helped everyone get down safely. The acid cans were removed from the bus.
Kamalapuram police reached the spot and launched an investigation. Passengers credited the driver's quick thinking with averting a major accident.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Acid transport on passenger buses is not explicitly banned under the Motor Vehicles Act, but the carriage of hazardous goods is regulated by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which mandate proper packaging, labelling and segregation from passengers. This incident highlights a gap in enforcement. The affected passengers may seek compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act for injury or property damage, though such claims are rarely pursued. The next step will be the police investigation report, which could lead to charges against the cargo company or the bus operator under the Hazardous Waste Rules. Watch for the police filing a chargesheet within 90 days.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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