Kerala School Bus Accident Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Girl, Injures 18 Others

The bus overturned in Kannur district after losing control on a slope; police cite possible brake failure as investigation begins.

An 11-year-old girl, Nedya S Rajesh, was killed when a school bus overturned in Valakkai, Kannur district, Kerala, on Wednesday afternoon.
The bus, belonging to Chinmaya School in Kurumathur, was transporting 20 students home when it lost control on a slope and flipped over.
Investigators are probing an alleged brake failure as a potential cause of the accident; the driver faces charges of negligence and rash driving.
Eighteen students sustained injuries, with one in critical condition, and were rushed to nearby hospitals by local residents who initiated rescue efforts.
Residents have criticized the road's design, alleging frequent accidents in the area due to its unsafe construction.