Mahabubabad, 31 October (H.S.): Four students sustained serious injuries after a school van carrying 14 students lost control and plunged into a lake near Thirlapuram village in Mahabubabad district.

Following the accident, local residents rushed to the spot and rescued the students from the vehicle. Four students, who suffered serious injuries, were shifted to a hospital for treatment, while the remaining students were safely brought out with the help of local residents.

Preliminary reports suggest that the driver was allegedly speaking on a mobile phone while driving, which may have led to the accident. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar