Chisinau to Costesti minibus accident

Multiple incidents involving school transport vehicles have raised safety concerns in different regions. In Moldova, a minibus on the Chisinau-Costesti route overturned after being struck by a truck, leading to four passengers being hospitalized. In Lucknow, India, a private van carrying 12 students overturned after a tire burst, with six children injured, one critically. Meanwhile, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, seven school children were hit by a vehicle while walking home, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. In Malta, seven children were hospitalized following a collision between a minibus and a water bowser, though none sustained serious injuries. Authorities in all cases have initiated investigations to determine the causes of the accidents and ensure safety measures are enhanced.