Seven students killed, several injured after school bus overturns in Manipur

The bus over turned in Old Cachar Road near the Longsai area of the mountainous district killing at least five students on the spot and injuring 20 others. Students of Thambalnu Higher Secondary School went on an annual school study tour to Khoupu...

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Seven students were killed and over 18 others injured after a school bus overturned in Manipur's Noney district on Wednesday.

The bus over turned in Old Cachar Road near the Longsai area of the mountainous district killing at least five students on the spot and injuring 20 others.

Students of Thambalnu Higher Secondary School went on an annual school study tour to Khoupum in Noney district.


Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, expressing his shock over the accident, tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear about the accident of a bus carrying school children at the Old Cachar Road today. SDRF, Medical team and MLAs have rushed to the site to coordinate the rescue operation. Praying for the safety of everyone on the bus.”
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