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School Bus Overturns Near Muradpur Village on Hoshiarpur‑Dasuha Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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A school bus overturned near the village of Muradpur, close to Bikhwal, on the Hoshiarpur‑Dasuha highway, according to Amar Ujala.
A school bus traveling on the Hoshiarpur‑Dasuha road overturned near the village of Muradpur, close to Bikhwal, in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. The incident was reported by the regional daily Amar Ujala.
Local authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the accident and have begun an investigation into the cause of the overturn. Preliminary reports suggest that the bus may have lost control on the stretch of road, but no official statement on injuries or casualties has been released yet.
The district administration has urged parents and school officials to cooperate with the police and to provide any relevant information that could help determine the factors behind the mishap. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety for school transport in the region, prompting calls for stricter adherence to vehicle maintenance and driver training standards.
Local authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the accident and have begun an investigation into the cause of the overturn. Preliminary reports suggest that the bus may have lost control on the stretch of road, but no official statement on injuries or casualties has been released yet.
The district administration has urged parents and school officials to cooperate with the police and to provide any relevant information that could help determine the factors behind the mishap. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety for school transport in the region, prompting calls for stricter adherence to vehicle maintenance and driver training standards.