Bus accident in Rajasthan kills 2 kids, 40 injured

New Delhi: At least two children were killed while 40 others were seriously injured in a bus accident near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, PTI reported quoting police.

The mishap took place when a school bus overturned in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Thursday, on the Sheo road under the Phalsund police station area. The bus was on its way to the school.

"Two students were killed in the accident. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment," the police said.

The deceased have been identified as Hasam Khan and Kasam Khan, officials said.

Some of the students were discharged from the hospital after undergoing primary treatment. Around 20 are still admitted to the hospital, the police said.