Punjab Newsline | Hoshiarpur
A private school bus carrying around 50 children overturned near Muradpur village on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuha road on Thursday. Fortunately, no child suffered serious injuries in the accident, although two to three students sustained minor injuries.
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred when the bus driver reportedly swerved towards the roadside to avoid a scooter rider. The bus then lost balance and overturned in a nearby field.
Soon after the incident, police reached the spot and initiated an investigation. School authorities, police personnel and local residents joined hands to rescue the children from the overturned bus.
The children were reportedly frightened following the accident. People present at the spot comforted them and informed their parents about the incident. Several parents immediately rushed to the location.
After reaching the spot and seeing their children safe, the parents heaved a sigh of relief. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.
