Kanpur: A school bus carrying 40 children collided head-on with a truck on the Kanpur-Jhansi highway in Kanpur Dehat on Wednesday, leaving two children with minor injuries.The accident occurred in front of Mawar Cut when a bus belonging to Green Valley School was on its way to drop children off in nearby villages, and was hit by an oncoming truck while taking a turn.However, state prison minister, Dara Singh Chauhan who was travelling towards Jhansi with his convoy stopped at the accident site, and helped the injured children rush to the hospital.The minister also issued instructions for immediate action in the matter.Bhognipur Kotwali inspector, Satish Kumar Singh, said that the truck was taken into custody.He confirmed that only two children suffered minor wounds, who were discharged after first-aid, rest all children were safe and were sent home.
