Seven students of a school were injured after a truck loaded with gravel rammed into a school bus in Chittoor district on Friday (January 30, 2026). One of the students was reportedly seriously injured.
According to police, the accident was reported near BC Colony in Sri Rangaraja Puram mandal, about 25 km away. The school bus was heading towards GD Nellore after picking up students from nearby villages when a truck hit it from behind. As a result, several students fell on the floor of the bus and hit the steel rims inside, resulting in injuries.
Villagers who rushed to the spot said one student had sustained serious injuries and lost part of his tongue. He was immediately taken to the Chittoor Government Hospital. The other injured students were taken to the local public health center at SR Puram, where they were all declared safe.
The regional police registered the case and started further investigation. The truck that caused the accident was impounded and its driver taken into custody.
Published – 30 Jan 2026 19:20 IST
