Seven children injured in school bus overturn near Manipal
By ETF Desk
A school bus overturned on a bend of the Manipal–Udupi road, sending the vehicle into a nearby ditch, causing injuries to seven students, police said on Thursday.
The bus, reportedly carrying primary‑school children from a local institution, was traveling at a relatively slow speed when it lost control. First‑responders from the Udupi District Ambulance Service and the Manipal Police immediately attended the scene, rendering first aid and transporting the injured children to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, while the school has temporarily suspended field trips as a precaution. The accident underscores the urgency of implementing stricter traffic regulations around school zones. Source: Google News – Manipal.