Wayanad bus accident: Two dead, several injured as Munnar tour vehicle overturns
The vehicle was carrying a party of post graduate students from Mandya University in Karnataka
Early Monday morning, October 12, 2026, a tourist minibus overturned in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India, resulting in the tragic deaths of two passengers and multiple injuries. The victims, Ranjith and Bharath, were both from Karnataka and were identified as the driver and a passenger, respectively. The accident occurred near Sulthan Bathery around 1:45 a.m., while the vehicle was carrying a group of postgraduate students from Mandya University who were returning from a holiday trip to Munnar.
At the time of the incident, there were 15 people on board the minibus, comprising 13 students, a cook, and the driver.
Under unclear circumstances, the minibus flipped over onto its roof. Local residents and rescue personnel had to cut open the wreckage to rescue the trapped passengers. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
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