Thiruvanandapuram : The school van went out of control and fell into a canal by the road, at Chowara in Vizhinjam. Students in the van were rescued and were rushed to the hospital by the other vehicles passed by. The unfortunate event happened to the students of Pattam Thanu Pillai Memorial School.
The accident happened on Chowara Kaavunada road by 8.00am. The road was wide enough only for one vehicle. The school bus flipped upside down causing injuries to the students inside. The speedy and vigilant action of other vehicles on the road minimized the damage.