Tamil Nadu bus falls into river trapping over 20 people
India
A government bus in Tamil Nadu, carrying 32 people, veered off the road and fell into the Azhutha Kanni River near Vettaikarankulam on Sunday.
More than 20 passengers are still feared trapped inside as fire and rescue teams rush to help.
The steep drop, about 30 feet, has made rescue efforts especially tough.
Driver Sivasakthi severely injured, 17 hospitalized
17 passengers were injured, with the driver, Sivasakthi, 49, sustained severe injuries and was shifted to Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
The other injured passengers were shifted to Tenkasi Government Hospital.
The police have started looking into what caused the accident.