Rajahmundry, Jan. 21 -- A major accident was averted on the Rajahmundry National Highway near Diwan Cheruvu Junction when three buses carrying students collided while trying to avoid cows that suddenly strayed onto the road.

According to Inspector Umar, the buses were travelling with 109 students. However, the police said that all the students were safe, with 20 suffering minor injuries.

The buses were transporting students from Telangana who had gone on a tour to Araku on January 17 and were returning home. The incident occurred when cows abruptly crossed the highway, forcing the bus in front to apply sudden brakes. As a result, the bus following it rammed into the rear, triggering a chain collision involving three buses.

While none o...