At least 14 students and five teachers were injured in Pune district of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-government-signs-mous-with-actor-nana-patekars-naam-foundation-tata-trusts-for-healthcare-and-rural-development-23616317" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> after their bus, on a school trip, crashed on Thursday, officials said.&nbsp;
According to the officials, the bus had an accident early in the morning on February 12, 2026 at around 7 am.
"The incident took place near Dream Bakers on the Nagar-Kalyan Highway, within the limits of Khamundi village in Junnar area of Pune," the officials said.
They said that the bus was travelling from Alephata towards Otur when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The bus crashed into a road divider on the side of the highway.
<h2>Bus was carrying students and teachers</h2>
The bus was carrying students and teachers from Zilla Parishad Primary School, Pimpri Shahali, Taluka Nevasa, District Ahilyanagar. They were on a school trip at the time of the accident.
A total of 19 people were reported injured in the accident, including students and teachers.
All injured persons were provided medical assistance. The condition of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/watch-video-railway-cop-locals-heroically-rescue-man-from-drowning-after-he-falls-off-bridge-at-vaitarna-near-mumbai-23616336" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">injured</a> has not been officially described as critical.
<h2>Police action and traffic situation</h2>
Otur Police Station officials rushed to the spot and launched a relief and rescue operation.
"Police have started the process of registering a case and further legal action is underway," officials said.
The police officials stated that the situation at the accident site is peaceful and there are no law and order issues.
The damaged bus has been moved to the side of the road, and traffic on the Nagar-Kalyan <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-coastal-road-updates-mumbai-coastal-road-gets-indias-first-melody-road-heres-all-about-500-metre-musical-stretch-23616146" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Highway</a> is now running smoothly.
Police Sub-Inspector Lahu Thate of Otur Police Station is supervising the investigation, an official said.

At least 14 students and five teachers were injured in Pune district of Maharashtra after their bus, on a school trip, crashed on Thursday, officials said

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The incident took place near Dream Bakers on the Nagar-Kalyan Highway, within the limits of Khamundi village in Junnar area of Pune district in Maharashtra, officials said

Pune: 14 school students injured after bus loses control on highway

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