A school bus of a private school operating in Kanniyakumari has met with an accident at Kovilvilai near Manakudy on Tuesday, while transporting students to school. Fortunately, the students onboard and driver escaped without major injuries.According to police Ram Prasad of Ezhuchatupattu was driving the school vehicle. When he attempted to overtake a government bus, he lost control and rammed into the right side rear portion of the government bus.South Thamaraikulam police rushed to the spot and safely evacuated the students and driver. They were treated as outpatients at a private hospital and later returned home.South Thamaraikulam police have registered a case and further investigations are on. Published - June 30, 2026 07:59 pm IST