A tourist bus carrying 40 passengers overturned at Koovappally on the Vagamon-Thodupuzha Road Saturday evening.
The driver and several passengers sustained injuries and have been admitted to a private hospital at Thodupuzha.
The passengers were mostly Anganwadi staff and family members of Vadavucode Block Panchayat at Perumbavur.
The accident occurred near 'S Valavu' at Koovappally by 8 pm. It is alleged that the bus was speeding.
Locals have complained that accidents are common in the region and despite their repeated requests, authorities have not rectified the anomalies.
