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2 school students killed in road accident in Punjab

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Press Trust of India Ferozepur(Pb)
Last Updated : Mar 12 2016 | 12:22 AM IST
Two school students were killed while 13 others sustained injuries when a bus they were travelling in overturned near Amir Khas village in Guruharsahai sub-division this afternoon.
The deceased, who were cousins, have been identified as Aman Kumar (5) and Ritika (9), police said here.
The duo were residents of Khere Ke Uthar village in Jalalabad sub-division of Fazilka district.
The incident took place when the bus of Sacred Heart Convent School in Jalalabad was carrying the students back home and the driver lost control over the vehicle, as a result of which it overturned, police said.
At that time, 20-25 school students were in the bus. People from nearby places came to rescue the children.
All the injured were sent to nearby hospitals by the villagers and the matter reported to police.

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First Published: Mar 12 2016 | 12:22 AM IST

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