Tourist bus overturns on Vagamon-Thodupuzha Road; driver, passengers injured
At least 40 passengers, almost everyone from Vadavucode in Perumbavur, were in the bus.
At least 40 passengers, almost everyone from Vadavucode in Perumbavur, were in the bus.
At least 40 passengers, almost everyone from Vadavucode in Perumbavur, were in the bus.
A tourist bus carrying 40 passengers overturned at Koovappally on the Vagamon-Thodupuzha Road Saturday evening.
The driver and several passengers sustained injuries and have been admitted to a private hospital at Thodupuzha.
The passengers were mostly Anganwadi staff and family members of Vadavucode Block Panchayat at Perumbavur.
The accident occurred near 'S Valavu' at Koovappally by 8 pm. It is alleged that the bus was speeding.
Locals have complained that accidents are common in the region and despite their repeated requests, authorities have not rectified the anomalies.