School Van Tragedy: Children Rescued from Submerged Vehicle

In Chhattisgarh's Sakti district, a school van accident resulted in two children being hospitalized. A van carrying 15 children submerged in a river due to steering failure. Swift action by locals and police ensured the children were evacuated and treated promptly.

In a distressing incident in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district, two children were hospitalized after a school van carrying 15 students overturned and submerged in a river. The accident occurred between Hasaud and Pisaud villages, as the vehicle attempted to cross a barrage on the Son river.

A group of locals, bathing nearby, promptly responded to the emergency, aiding in evacuating the children from the water-logged van. Police were quick to arrive at the scene, ensuring the children's safety and facilitating their immediate transfer to a hospital for precautionary checks.

Preliminary reports suggest a steering failure led to the mishap. While most of the children were discharged shortly after medical evaluation, further investigations are ongoing to ascertain more details about the cause of the accident.

(With inputs from agencies.)