Seven Children Injured as School Bus Collapses into Ditch Near Manipal

A school bus overturned into a ditch on the outskirts of Manipal, Karnataka, injuring seven children, police said on Sunday afternoon.

The accident reportedly occurred as the vehicle was returning from a field trip, with students unstrapped inside the overturned bus. Local traffic officials noted that the road has a history of narrow lanes, which may have contributed to the mishap.

Rescue teams rushed the children to the nearest hospital, where they received treatment for bruises and minor fractures. Authorities are investigating the cause of the rollover while urging parents to ensure proper seat belt usage. Source: Google News – Manipal.