Student dies in bus accident at Kottayam; driver arrested

A student died in a bus accident that occurred yesterday evening at Chantha kavala in Kottayam. The accident was caused by a private bus running at excessive speed and hitting the footpath. The driver, who fled the scene, was subsequently apprehended by locals and handed over to the police. Four other injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at the District General Hospital and Kottayam Medical College Hospital.