Nine school kids killed, 25 injured in road accident in Rajasthan

At least nine school children have died and 25 others injured in a road accident in Hanumangarh District of Rajasthan this morning.

According to reports, the accident occurred near Surawali village when a school bus carrying about 45 children collided with a truck.

Seven children died on the spot, while two succumbed to their injuries in a local hospital during treatment. The injured children have been admitted to hospitals in Sriganganagar and Bikaner.

Further details are awaited.