A tourist bus carrying passengers overturned on a national highway in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, injuring at least 24 people, including 10 children. The incident, reported by a news agency, happened when one of the bus tires burst, causing the driver to lose control. Local officials and residents quickly gathered at the accident site to assist those injured.
In another incident, a major fire broke out early Wednesday in a temporary settlement near Udyog Bhawan in central Delhi. The fire, which destroyed about 200 structures, is believed to have started due to an electrical panel. Fortunately, despite the involvement of several LPG cylinders, no injuries were reported after firefighters managed to control the blaze after over two hours.
In Jharkhand, railway services were briefly interrupted when the engine and two wagons of a coal-laden goods train derailed near Mugma railway station. The derailment occurred when the train was leaving a coal siding. Luckily, no injuries were reported, although an electric pole was damaged.
In international news, the US Senate passed a resolution on Tuesday to end military involvement in Iran, marking a significant move since the 1973 War Powers Act. This resolution, which had already passed the House of Representatives, reflects a growing concern among lawmakers regarding US military actions.
Lastly, in Lucknow, a fire incident linked to a building that had avoided demolition for a decade has come under scrutiny. The owner previously claimed he had not been given a fair hearing regarding the demolition, raising questions in light of the recent fire.
