A horrific road accident outside Newtown City Center on Tuesday morning left a woman critically injured after a private bus ran over her arm, severing it on the spot. The woman, who was riding pillion, suddenly came in front of the bus and fell, leading to the devastating impact. Locals and police rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors are battling to save her life.
According to police and eyewitness accounts, the private bus was travelling from the airport toward Newtown when the woman came under its wheels. The severity of the accident triggered panic and chaos in the area, with residents expressing anger at the alleged reckless speed of the bus.
Police immediately reached the scene, seized the bus and launched a manhunt for the driver, who fled after the incident. Officers are now examining whether the crash stemmed from driver negligence, overspeeding or an unexpected misstep by the woman.
The gruesome accident has once again raised urgent questions about road safety in Newtown, a busy IT hub where heavy traffic and speeding public transport continue to pose serious risks for commuters.