School van overturns and falls into ditch in Kollam; three children injured

KOLLAM: Three schoolchildren were injured after a vehicle carrying students overturned and fell into a ditch in Kollam on Monday morning. The vehicle was carrying students of Chenkulam LMS LP School. The accident occurred while they were on their way to school.

There were 12 people in the vehicle. According to authorities, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn and land upside down in the ditch. Locals rushed to the spot and helped rescue the students.

The injured children were taken to a nearby hospital, where they received first aid. Authorities said none of the injuries were serious. The Motor Vehicles Department will inspect the vehicle, including its fitness certificate, officials said.