A Tamil Nadu government bus operating on the Tenkasi-Tirunelveli route overturned and fell 30 feet into the Azhutha Kanni river on Sunday with 32 passengers on board.
Tenkasi fire and rescue personnel launched a rescue operation, while police reported that 17 passengers were injured and the driver sustained severe injuries.
Courtallam Police are investigating the incident, and injured individuals were shifted to local medical facilities including Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital.