School Bus Overturns in Manipal Injures 7 Students
By ETF Desk
A school bus traveling on the Manipal–Udupi road overturned on Sunday, leaving seven students with injuries ranging from bruises to head trauma.
Operated by a local transport firm, the vehicle was en route to the nearby Kuvempu Memorial School when the driver lost control on a bend near the Ara Mandapa junction. Emergency services rushed the injured to Kote's Shadab Hospital, where doctors are monitoring their conditions. The incident has reignited discussions about bus safety standards and the need for better driver training in the region.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, and the school has advised parents to keep children at home until the situation is fully assessed. Source: Google News – Manipal.