Nandurbar, Maharashtra: A tragic school bus accident in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district has claimed the lives of two children and left several others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, when a bus carrying over 50 students veered off the road and plunged approximately 150 feet into a gorge in the Devgoi Ghat area.

The bus was traveling from Molgi village towards Akkalkuwa when the accident happened near the Amlibari area. According to initial reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plummet into the deep ravine along the Akkalkuwa-Molgi road. The impact of the fall severely damaged the bus.

Emergency services, including police, local authorities, and fire department teams, rushed to the scene to conduct rescue and relief operations. The injured students were transported to nearby hospitals in Akkalkuwa and Nandurbar for medical treatment. Medical teams are closely monitoring their conditions. The steep terrain and narrow roads have posed challenges for rescuers attempting to reach the wreckage.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident may have been caused by the driver losing control on the steep and treacherous slope. However, the exact cause is still under investigation.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. The students were from an aided ashramshala for tribal students in Jalgaon district and were returning to school after the Diwali vacations. Parents have been notified of the incident.

The accident has sent shockwaves through the region, with local residents and parents gathering at the site.