Srinagar, April 13 -- At least two girl students were killed and 15 others injured as the driver of a college bus lost control over the vehicle, and it overturned in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said.

They said the bus, belonging to Government Degree College, Handwara, had 27 students on board when the accident occurred in Vadipora area.

According to the officials, the 15 injured are admitted to Government Medical College, Handwara, where doctors say their condition is 'stable'.

The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs.1 lakh for each of the deceased.

The two deceased, whose names have not been released, were also taken to the hospital after th...