One killed as bus falls in gorge

The bus was on its way to Rekong-Peo from Dharamshala when the driver lost control over it

June 25, 2016 12:00 am | Updated October 18, 2016 02:16 pm IST - Mandi:

Mangled remains of the bus which fell into 200-foot gorge at Rohanda near Sundernagar on Friday.- Photo: PTI

Mangled remains of the bus which fell into 200-foot gorge at Rohanda near Sundernagar on Friday.- Photo: PTI

One person was killed and 24 others were injured when the bus in which they were travelling fell into a 200-foot deep gorge at Rohanda in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

The incident took place late on Thursday night when the bus was on its way to Rekong-Peo from Dharamshala. It fell into the gorge after the driver lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a curve.

The deceased has been identified as Gava Sherpa, a resident of Beer in Baijnath.

The injured were admitted to a hospital in Sundernagar.

Relief money was also given to them, Rajeev Kumar, SDM Sundernagar said.

A case has been registered against the bus driver, police said, adding investigation is underway. - PTI

The bus was on its way to Rekong-Peo from Dharamshala

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