One student died and 15 others suffered injuries after the bus carrying them overturned in Valakkai, Kannur on Wednesday. The accident took place when the bus lost control on a slop and flipped over near the Valakkai Bridge. The bus was transporting students of Kurumathur Chinmaya school at the time of mishap. 

Public Relations Department Government of Kerala said: “A student of Class 5 lost her life in the school bus accident in Valakkai, Kannur. The bus belonged to Kurumathur Chinmaya School and was transporting students home after school hours.”

Kerala | 15 school students were injured after the bus carrying them lost control and overturned in Valakkai, Kannur, this evening

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The deceased student was thrown out from the bus and became trapped beneath it. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries later. The other injured students were immediately taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

According to reports, local residents responded swiftly initiated rescue efforts following the accident.

(More details awaited)