Seven School Children Injured as Bus Overturns into Ditch near Manipal
By ETF Desk
A school bus carrying students on a routine route overturned into a roadside ditch near Manipal early Saturday morning, leaving seven children with varying injuries. Emergency services responded within minutes and transported the affected children to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The accident took place on the winding stretch of the Manipal–Udupi road, a route known for its uneven curbs and occasional potholes. Local officials cited the deteriorating road conditions and a lack of proper speed control signage as contributing factors to the crash.
The crash has prompted a review of road safety measures along the corridor, with the district administration calling for immediate road repairs and stricter enforcement of speed limits. Source: Google News – Manipal.