Kerala school group survives 10-hour ordeal in Ooty mudslide zone
Kerala school group survives 10-hour ordeal in Ooty mudslide zone
IN · Published Oct 26, 2026
• Students and teachers from various schools in Kerala were stranded for nearly 10 hours near Coonoor and Burliar in Tamil Nadu due to a mudslide on the Ooty National Highway.
• The incident occurred during their return from excursions to Ooty.

Impact & Risks

The mudslide caused significant disruption, trapping vehicles and stranding passengers, including school students. A Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus driver lost his life, and the conductor sustained injuries. Students experienced distress, with some fainting due to panic. The incident highlights the risks of travelling through landslide-prone areas during heavy rainfall. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the evacuated students and staff, but the psychological impact of the ordeal remains.

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