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School Bus Overturns Near Hoshiyarpur, Punjab, Injuring Students
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM
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A school bus overturned near the village of Muradpur on the Hoshiyarpur‑Dasuha road, injuring several students.
A school bus carrying students from a local school overturned near the village of Muradpur, close to Bhikhaawal, on the Hoshiyarpur‑Dasuha road in Punjab. The accident occurred early in the morning as the bus was traveling on a narrow stretch of the road.
Emergency services were dispatched quickly, and paramedics treated several students on the scene. While no fatalities have been reported, a number of passengers sustained injuries ranging from minor bruises to more serious fractures.
Punjab Police and the local municipal authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with officials suspecting road conditions and vehicle maintenance as possible factors. The incident has prompted calls for better safety measures on school routes in the region.
Emergency services were dispatched quickly, and paramedics treated several students on the scene. While no fatalities have been reported, a number of passengers sustained injuries ranging from minor bruises to more serious fractures.
Punjab Police and the local municipal authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with officials suspecting road conditions and vehicle maintenance as possible factors. The incident has prompted calls for better safety measures on school routes in the region.