Tragedy struck in Koderma today when a school bus, filled with students heading for an educational trip, crashed into a ravine in the Koderma Valley. Approximately eighteen students were injured in the harrowing incident. The bus, belonging to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, was transporting 75 eleventh-grade students to Rajgir when the accident occurred near the ‘Nauwan Mile’ marker. Initial reports suggest the bus collided with a truck it was attempting to overtake, causing it to veer off the road and fall into a ditch. The driver also sustained injuries. The accident was reported to the authorities by locals who witnessed the crash. Emergency responders, including ambulance services, were dispatched rapidly to the location. All the injured students were transported to Koderma Sadar Hospital for immediate medical attention. The school administration confirmed that educational tours are conducted annually for students to learn about historical sites. However, this excursion has been terminated, and the students have been returned to the school premises. A student involved in the crash described the sudden impact and the ensuing panic, highlighting the excitement they felt before the journey. Students and teachers from another accompanying bus quickly came to the aid of their peers and facilitated their transfer to the hospital. District officials, led by Deputy Commissioner Ritu Raj, visited the injured students at the hospital, offering comfort and support. The Deputy Commissioner expressed his dismay over the accident, noting that while a few students are more seriously injured, the majority have sustained minor wounds. He has instructed the hospital to provide top-notch medical care and to maintain constant communication regarding the students’ health status. Koderma MLA Dr. Neera Yadav has also been actively involved, ensuring that the hospital provides the best possible treatment and wishing for the students’ rapid recovery. The injured include students such as Sonali Kumari, Khushi Kumari, Khushboo Kumari, Aradhya Datta, Anshu Kumari, Preeti Kumari, Asha Kumari, Gudiya Kumari, Gayatri Kumari, Muskan Kumari, Monika Kumari, Saniya Parveen, Mahi Kumari, Prema Kumari, along with the bus driver Ramesh Yadav and co-driver Sanjay Singh.
