More than 30 passengers were injured after a government bus overturned and fell into a dry river at Vettaikkarankulam in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu.
According to sources, the bus was travelling through the area when it apparently lost control. The vehicle then overturned and plunged into the dry riverbed, leaving more than 30 passengers injured. The accident caused panic among those travelling on the bus, with rescue efforts launched soon after the incident.
Rescue and relief operations are currently underway at the accident site. Rescue personnel and local authorities are working to bring the injured passengers out of the bus and provide them with immediate assistance.
The injured are being attended to following the accident. Further details about the number of passengers who sustained serious injuries, their condition and whether they have been shifted to nearby hospitals are awaited.
The exact circumstances that led to the bus losing control are also not yet clear. More information is expected as the rescue operation progresses and authorities assess the situation at the spot.