A file photo of a similar accident that occured in Karnataka, used for representational purpose only.
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A school bus overturned while trying to avoid a speeding vehicle in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor, leaving nine children and a teacher injured, police said on Thursday (July 10, 2025).
The incident took place on the Kalagarh road in Afzalgarh area.
The bus of Sunshine School, carrying around two dozen students from Mirapur and Baniyowala villages, overturned into a roadside ditch, Afzalgarh Station House Officer (SHO) Sumit Rathi.
“The driver attempted to steer away from an oncoming speeding vehicle, which led to the bus losing control and overturning,” Mr. Rathi said.
Local villagers rushed to the spot and helped rescue the children trapped inside the vehicle.
The injured were taken to a Community Health Centre (CHC), officials said, adding five children were referred to the district hospital for further treatment.
Published – July 10, 2025 12:31 pm IST