The bus driver lose control in curve road which was carrying the students mostly girl and fall down.

At least 7 students were dead and more than 40 injured in this accident.

The incident occurred around 11 am near Longsai part-III village in Noney district when students from the Yairipok Thambalnu Higher Secondary School in Thoubal district were travelling in two buses on an excursion to the scenic Khoupum valley.

Official sources said the death toll may rise with five other students in critical condition.