Kerala tourist bus overturns after swerving to avoid scooter near petrol pump; 20 injured

A tourist bus carrying wedding guests overturned near a petrol pump in Kakkoor. The vehicle swerved to avoid a two-wheeler, losing control and crashing. Around twenty passengers sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported from the incident. Police are investigating the accident and reviewing CCTV footage.

A tourist bus carrying a wedding party overturned at Kakkoor in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam, Kerala, leaving nearly 30 people injured, including four who suffered serious injuries. Around 35 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus at the time of the accident.The injured have been admitted to a private hospital in Koothattukulam for treatment. KERALA | TOURIST BUS OVERTURNS AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID SCOOTERA tourist bus carrying a wedding party overturned after the driver reportedly swerved to avoid a scooter near Kakkoor in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam, Kerala.The bus lost control and crashed into the side of a… pic.twitter.com/OBvWCm4frU— contentkikamii (@contentkikamii) August 27, 2026 The wedding party was travelling from Kalady to Elanji when the accident occurred. According to preliminary information, a scooter travelling alongside the left side of the bus suddenly moved towards the right. The bus driver reportedly swerved sharply to avoid hitting the scooter.With the road wet due to rain, the bus lost traction, skidded and overturned near a petrol pump. The rear section of the bus also struck the scooter.Bareilly School Bus Accident: 13 Students Injured After Bus Carrying 31 Children Rams Into Tree, 6 Seriously Hurt | VideoAfter swerving, the bus moved towards the petrol pump but stopped short of hitting it, potentially averting a much more serious accident. Another scooter rider travelling in the same direction also narrowly escaped after the bus overturned.CCTV footage of the incident has emerged and is expected to help authorities establish the sequence of events. Further details about the condition of those injured are awaited.

At least 20 people were injured after a tourist bus carrying a wedding party lost control, overturned and crashed into a fuel station at Kakkoor in Koothattukulam in Kerala's Ernakulam district on Thursday morning.All the injured passengers were reported to be stable. The bus was carrying 35 members of a wedding party and was travelling from Piravom to Ilanji when the accident occurred on the busy Koothattukulam-Piravom road.Concrete Barrier Prevents Bigger DisasterA major disaster was narrowly averted when the bus rammed into a concrete barrier at the fuel station instead of hitting the fuel dispensers. A car was being refuelled nearby at the time.Another two-wheeler rider also had a narrow escape, with the falling bus missing the rider by inches. The circumstances suggest the concrete barrier and a matter of inches may have prevented what could have been a far more serious accident at the fuel station.CCTV Shows Bus SwervingCCTV footage showed the bus suddenly swerving to the right to avoid hitting a two-wheeler rider who was crossing into the fuel station. Police said the rider had failed to use indicators or check the side mirror for approaching vehicles, The Hindu reports.The tail end of the bus struck the scooter as the bus crashed into the fuel station. According to police, the bus driver probably applied the brakes suddenly to avoid the scooter and lost control of the vehicle. The bus then turned on its side and slid into the fuel station premises.Residents Rush To Rescue PassengersLocal residents rushed to the accident site and rescued passengers trapped inside the bus. They also arranged ambulances to take the injured to three nearby private hospitals in Koothattukulam.'3 Countries, 1 Mountain System': Nepal's Rabi Lamichhane Urges India, China To Join Hands On Climate ChangeTheir quick response proved crucial in ensuring that the injured passengers received medical attention after the crash.Police Probe Overspeeding ClaimPolice are investigating the sequence of events leading to the accident. Local residents have accused the bus driver of overspeeding.Officials said CCTV footage from junctions leading to the accident site would be examined to verify the allegation. The footage could help investigators determine whether speed played a role in the crash or whether the driver's attempt to avoid the two-wheeler triggered the accident.