Udupi: Several students sustained minor injuries after a private school bus veered off the road and fell into a roadside ditch near Kodange Temple in Manipal on Friday.
The accident occurred while the bus was transporting students to school. Authorities said the injured children were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, and no serious injuries were reported.
Bus loses control near roadside
According to preliminary information, the accident took place near Kodange Temple in Manipal when the school bus was travelling with students on board.
As the vehicle approached the edge of the road, the driver reportedly lost control, causing the bus to veer off the carriageway and plunge into a roadside ditch.
The impact resulted in several students sustaining minor injuries.
The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined.
Students shifted to hospital
Following the accident, the school management promptly arranged medical assistance for the injured students.
All those who sustained injuries were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and medical evaluation.
School authorities said the injured students received timely care and that none of them suffered life-threatening or serious injuries.
School assures enhanced safety measures
Speaking to Daijiworld.com, the school management said all necessary steps were taken immediately after the accident to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
The management confirmed that none of the students had sustained serious injuries and assured parents that additional precautionary measures would be implemented to minimise the risk of similar incidents in the future.
The school also stated that it would review safety procedures relating to student transportation.
Police begin preliminary inquiry
Personnel from the Manipal Police Station reached the accident spot soon after receiving information about the incident.
Police conducted a preliminary inspection of the accident site and gathered initial details regarding the circumstances that led to the bus veering off the road.
Further inquiry is expected to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether any mechanical failure, road conditions or driver-related factors contributed to the mishap.
The incident caused concern among parents and local residents, although the absence of serious injuries came as a relief. Authorities are expected to continue their investigation while the school reviews its transport safety measures.