Eight Students Injured in Udupi School Bus Reversal Accident
By ETF Desk
A 2010 Toyota Hiace school bus overturned while reversing along a roadside near Udupi on Monday evening, causing injuries to eight students who were on board. The vehicle was reportedly reversing from a temporary parking spot to re-enter the main road when the accident occurred.
Witnesses and parents reported that the bus had been parked on a slight incline, and the driver may have misjudged the slope, leading to a loss of traction and eventual rollover. Emergency services rushed the injured students to the nearest hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, probing the safety protocols of local schools. Parents and community members have called for stricter enforcement of road safety measures and better training for bus drivers. Source: Google News – Udupi.