Budgam, Jun 12: A driver was killed while two onboard students were injured after a school bus met with an accident in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday, officials said.
An official said that a school bus belonging to IPTS School Khansahib lost control and plunged into a deep gorge in the Neegu Jabbad area of Brenwar, Chadoora.
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He said the driver died on the spot due to the impact of the crash, while two students travelling in the bus sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital Chadoora for treatment.
Following the incident, local residents, police personnel and rescue teams rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations.
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Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident. The identity of the deceased is being ascertained and further investigation has been taken up. (KNO)
