Kochi: A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus travelling from Kattapana to Ernakulam overturned on Tuesday after hitting a road divider. A 14-year-old girl who was trapped under the bus died in the accident. The deceased has been identified as Aneetta, daughter of the late Bunny, a resident of Keerithode in Idukki.

According to eyewitnesses, Aneetta was thrown out through the glass window and got trapped under the bus. She was traveling with her mother, Mini, at the time of the accident.

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Aneetta (14) was travelling with her mother at the time of the accident. Photo: Special Arrangement
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The crash occurred in Neriamangalam, Ernakulam district and left several passengers injured. Mar Baselios Medical Mission Hospital authorities told Onmanorama that 16 passengers are currently being treated at the hospital in Kothamangalam. A 21-year-old was admitted to the hospital with a leg fracture. 

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