Three School Children Rescued After Falling into Drain During Delhi Flooding
Three school children narrowly escaped tragedy after falling into a flooded drain in Delhi as alert locals and an auto driver rescued them moments after the incident.
A potentially fatal accident was averted in Delhi after three school children were rescued from a flooded drain while returning home from school. The incident took place in Jagatpur following heavy rainfall that submerged several roads and created hazardous conditions for pedestrians.
The children were walking home when they unknowingly stepped onto a waterlogged stretch of road. As floodwater concealed the open drain beneath, all three suddenly slipped into the fast flowing channel, triggering panic among people nearby.
Traffic had slowed due to waterlogging, allowing an auto driver and several local residents to quickly notice the children struggling in the drain. Without hesitation, they rushed to the spot and safely pulled the children out before the situation turned more serious.
The timely response of the rescuers prevented what could have become a major tragedy. Fortunately, the children escaped without losing their lives, and the incident ended with a narrow escape rather than a disaster.
A CCTV recording of the rescue has since surfaced online and is being widely shared on social media. The footage captures the dramatic moments when bystanders worked together to save the children, drawing praise for their swift action and presence of mind.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by waterlogged roads during the monsoon season, especially when open drains become invisible beneath floodwater. Residents have urged civic authorities to strengthen drainage safety measures and ensure proper barricading of vulnerable locations to prevent similar accidents in the future.
