School Bus Near Manipal Loses Control, Swerve Between Dividers Averted
By ETF Desk
A school bus on the Kumbadaj‑Panasuru national highway lost control near Manipal, careening towards a road divider before drivers managed to bring the vehicle to a halt. The incident occurred on a busy stretch of the highway where heavy traffic and limited lane markings may have contributed to the loss of traction.
Emergency services parked on the roadside and reviewed the incident with local transport authorities. Witnesses noted that the bus had been making a left turn before it veered off the road, but the driver managed to avoid a collision with oncoming traffic by swinging the bus into the divider. No passengers were injured, and the vehicle was later towed for inspection.
The mishap underscores the need for better road signage and lane clearances in the area, especially for school buses that carry numerous children. Authorities are reviewing the route safety and will consider additional measures such as lane markings and speed control to prevent similar events in the future. Source: Google News – Manipal.