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A major tragedy was narrowly averted in Salepur on Tuesday after an auto-rickshaw carrying 10 school students overturned into Canal No. 5 near Balisahi. The accident triggered panic in the area, but all the children were safely rescued, while the driver sustained only minor injuries.
According to reports, the vehicle lost balance while negotiating a narrow stretch near the canal. Despite water in the channel, locals and rescuers managed to pull the students out unharmed. Their condition is stable, much to the relief of worried parents and residents.
The auto driver said the accident happened when he swerved to avoid a stray do...