Vidisha district
School Bus Plunges From Bridge in Madhya Pradesh: 28 Students Injured During Educational Trip to Sanchi
Dec 14, 2025 11:04 pm CST
A school bus carrying 45 students from Higher Secondary School in Bahadurpur fell from a 12-foot bridge over the Sagad River in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district, resulting in 28 injuries. The accident occurred during an educational trip to Sanchi when the driver lost control on the narrow Johad bridge. While several students sustained serious injuries requiring specialized care at Vidisha Medical College, fortunately no fatalities were reported.
Dangerous Diwali Trend: 14 Children Lose Eyesight to Homemade 'Carbide Guns' in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Over 122 children in Madhya Pradesh have been hospitalized with severe eye injuries after playing with homemade "carbide guns" during Diwali celebrations. Despite a government ban, these improvised explosive devices sold for Rs 150-200 have caused 14 children to lose their eyesight completely. Medical professionals warn these are not toys but dangerous explosives that release metal fragments and carbide vapors, causing permanent damage to the retina.