At least 19 people have been killed and several others injured after a container truck collided with a bus in southern India.
The Kerala state-run passenger bus, with 48 people on board, was heading from Bengaluru to Ernakulam on Thursday when the accident occurred in a town in Tamil Nadu state.
According to preliminary reports, the truck driver lost control and rammed into the bus.
An investigation is underway and officials have launched a manhunt for the truck driver.


No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in Philippines
At least 12 killed in Nigeria mining site attack
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments
Israel approves natural gas deal with Egypt, Netanyahu says
US approves $11.1 billion largest-ever arms package for Taiwan
