Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Two Students Killed, Over 50 Injured as Ashram School Bus Falls into Gorge
Imagine a school bus that was taking students back to their school after a holiday.
The bus was going through a hilly area and sadly fell into a very deep ditch called a gorge.
Two children did not survive this accident, and many others were hurt.
The people who live nearby were the first to help rescue the children.
The bus driver ran away from the scene after the accident.
Officials are trying to figure out exactly why the bus fell, looking at things like if too many people were on the bus and if the bus was safe to drive.
Two students, a 7-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, died when an ashram school bus carrying over 50 people fell into an 80-100 foot gorge in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district.
The bus was carrying 54 students, one teacher, and one attendant, returning to school after Diwali holidays.
The accident occurred around 3:40 PM in the Devgai Ghat section while traveling from Molgi to Akkalkuwa.
Local villagers initiated rescue efforts, and the injured were taken to Akkalkuwa Rural Hospital and Nandurbar Medical College; some have been discharged, while others are stable.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, including the driver's actions (who fled the scene), potential overcrowding, and vehicle fitness; blood samples were collected from the attendant and teacher to check for alcohol consumption.
- Who
- 54 students, 1 teacher, and 1 attendant from Adivasi Ashram School Mehunbare
- What
- An ashram school bus carrying students back from Diwali holidays plunged into a gorge, resulting in two student fatalities and over 50 injuries.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon, around 3:40 PM
- Where
- Devgai Ghat section in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, while traveling from Molgi to Akkalkuwa.
- Why
- The driver lost control of the bus, which then fell into a gorge. Authorities are investigating potential factors including overcrowding, driver conduct, and vehicle fitness.
School and its students
Authorities and Investigators
Bus Capacity and Occupancy
School and its students
The number of students returning to school after Diwali holidays was 54, along with a teacher and an attendant. Details on whether the bus was overloaded are not provided by the school's perspective.
Authorities and Investigators
The bus was carrying 56 people in total, including 54 students, exceeding its likely capacity and indicating overcrowding.
Driver's Actions and Responsibility
School and its students
The driver lost control of the bus, leading to the accident, and then fled the scene.
Authorities and Investigators
Authorities are investigating the driver's conduct, including the fact that he fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Cause of Accident
School and its students
The driver lost control of the bus while traveling on a hilly route.
Authorities and Investigators
Authorities are investigating all circumstances, including potential negligence, vehicle fitness, and whether alcohol consumption by the driver or other staff played a role, as blood samples were collected.
- Location
- Devgai Ghat area near Amlibari, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra
- Date
- Tuesday afternoon, around 3:40 PM
- Vehicle Type
- Ashram school bus
- Bus Capacity
- Not explicitly stated, but implied to be significantly less than 56
- Occupants
- 56 (54 students, 1 teacher, 1 attendant)
- Gorge Depth
- 80-100 feet
- Fatalities
- 2 students (a 7-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl)
- Injured Students
- Over 50 (20 treated at Akkalkuwa Rural Hospital, 22 referred to Nandurbar Medical College, 20 discharged after primary treatment)
