Up to 22 students were injured after their school bus turned over and fell on Monday in Nilamel in Nilamel.
The incident occurred around 12:30 on the Thitatumala-Vattappara road near the Thiruvananthapuram-Cock. The bus belongs to the believer of Vidya Jyothi English School in Kilimanoor.
The students returned to their homes after the classes when the accident occurred. The bus was forced to turn when the sharp bend was navigated when another vehicle came from the opposite direction approached at high speed. In an effort to avoid the collision, the bus turned left and fell into the gorge, the officials said.
Students were soon rushed to Kadakkal Hospital Taluk, after which some of them later referred to the Kollam Government Medical College Hospital. Several students are also admitted to the private hospital in Kadakkal. None of the students is in critical condition, the police said.
The police registered the case in connection with the incidents. Motor vehicle officials also started a thorough check of the school bus.
Published – September 2025 09:01 IS IS
