18 killed, 33 injured as bus plunges into gorge

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 20:49 [IST]

Dehra Dun, Mar 13 (UNI) At least 18 people were killed and 33 others injured, 21 seriously, when a bus plunged into a deep gorge at Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand yesterday, police said today.

police said, the bus carrying a marriage party was returning to Kolhu Bannu, Chopta, from Ghengharkhal, when the ccident occurred on Tilwada-Saunrakhal Marg.

Thirteen passengers died on the spot and five succumed to injuries in Hospital, the sources added.

Five have been admitted to the Jollygrant Hospital and one referred to Delhi.

Others with minor injuries have been admitted in the Rugraparayg Hospital.

UNI

Topics: ACCIDENT-UTTARAKHAND

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