Mysuru school trip turns tragic: Student loses life in bus accident
A school outing took a heartbreaking turn when a bus carrying Taralabalu High School students overturned near Honnavar, Uttara Kannada.
Pavan, a student from Janata Nagar, Mysuru, sadly lost his life, while two classmates and a teacher who were seriously injured are now out of danger. Several others were also injured.
Parents spent anxious hours at the school waiting for updates on their kids.
What's happening next
Officials say the accident happened because the bus driver wasn't familiar with the area's tricky roads.
The school is also under fire for not using state-approved transport.
An official probe is underway to figure out what went wrong.
Meanwhile, Pavan's family will receive ₹30 lakh compensation and an Ashraya site, and the school has promised to cover all medical costs for those hurt in the crash.