A schoolgirl was killed after a green electric bus struck her in front of Gelani Mart in Rawalpindi. The tragedy prompted angry residents to block the road in protest. This latest electric bus accident Rawalpindi has witnessed has renewed public concern over the safety of the city’s transit fleet.

Eyewitnesses said the bus struck the girl, resulting in her death on the spot. Following the incident, locals halted traffic and staged a demonstration at the scene. They demanded action against those responsible for the accident.

The green electric buses form part of Punjab’s mass transit initiative. Authorities introduced the fleet in Rawalpindi and other major cities as an eco-friendly public transport option. The initiative aims to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions across urban centers. However, the fleet has faced safety concerns since its rollout, with earlier incidents also drawing public attention.

In May, a green electric bus collided with a speeding vehicle near Mareer Chowk in Rawalpindi’s Cantt area. The crash occurred at a U-turn and shattered the bus’s windows. Passengers escaped unharmed in that earlier incident. Meanwhile, this pattern of safety lapses has left residents increasingly wary of the fleet’s operations.

Further details regarding the exact circumstances of the recent accident remain undisclosed. Additionally, authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim. Finally, residents continue to call for stronger safety measures and greater accountability as the investigation moves forward.