LSN News › India

World · India Bureau

Tourist bus overturns near Bekal bridge in Kasaragod, Kerala

A tourist bus overturned near Bekal bridge in Kasaragod district on Wednesday, though passengers escaped without sustaining serious injuries. Those with minor injuries were transported to a private hospital in the area for treatment.

LSN India · 25 October 2026

Tourist bus overturns near Bekal bridge in Kasaragod, Kerala

A bus carrying tourists overturned near Bekal bridge in Kasaragod district, Kerala's northernmost district, on Wednesday. Emergency response teams reached the scene promptly following reports of the incident.

All passengers on board the vehicle were accounted for following the accident. While most travellers escaped unhurt, several sustained minor injuries in the mishap.

Passengers who reported minor injuries were transported to a private hospital in Uduma for medical attention and observation. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the overturning of the vehicle.

The incident occurred in an area frequented by domestic and international tourists visiting Bekal Fort and other attractions in the region. Traffic on the route was managed as rescue operations were conducted.