Tragedy on KP Road: 10‑Year‑Old Girl Killed After Private Bus Collides with Her Father’s Bike

On the evening of September 13, 2026, a routine ride that should have been harmless turned into a nightmare for a family in Kayamkulam. Ten‑year‑old Sreebhadra, a bright student from Chettikulangara, was sitting on the rear of her father Sreekanth’s motorcycle when a private bus, identified as the ‘Harisree’ service, came barreling from behind.

According to eyewitnesses and the police report, the bus driver was travelling far above the speed limit and displayed a clear lack of caution. The vehicle struck the motorcycle, hurling the little girl onto the asphalt. In a horrifying instant, the bus rolled over her leg, causing massive bleeding that proved fatal.

Alappuzha police have already registered a case against the bus driver. CCTV footage recovered from a nearby shop clearly shows the driver’s reckless behavior—hard braking only after the impact, and no attempt to avoid the collision.

Locals gathered at the scene near Kadisha Church, chanting for stricter enforcement against speeding private buses that ply this stretch of KP Road daily. The community’s anger is not new; just days earlier, another student from Chettikulangara lost his life in a similar bus‑related accident.

The Motor Vehicles Department has promised decisive action, including possible suspension or cancellation of the driver’s licence. Meanwhile, the grieving family is left with an unthinkable loss, and the neighbourhood is calling for safer roads and tighter monitoring of private transport operators.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident, urging anyone with additional information or footage to come forward. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a simple ride can become a fatal event when traffic rules are ignored.