12 children hurt as Gramin Sewa auto turns turtle

At least 12 schoolchildren were injured Friday afternoon when the Gramin Sewa vehicle they were travelling in turned turtle in west Delhi's Mangolpuri area.

The children, studying in a government school, were returning home.

The accident occurred when the driver took a sudden turn in an attempt to save a cow that had suddenly come before the vehicle, police said.

The injured were rushed to a hospital from where they were discharged after being administered first aid.

Gramin Sewa is a shared auto service that runs in some areas of Delhi.