At least 32 people were killed on Tuesday after a bus with 55 passengers fell into a 500 metre gorge in Uttarakhand's Kotdwar district. As many as 20 passengers have been injured and have been transported to a hospital. Teams of SDRF and NDRF are involved in rescue operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said all possible assistance will be given to those affected. The bus accident in Pauri, Uttarakhand is heart-rending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope that those who have been injured recover at the earliest possible time. Rescue operations are underway. All possible assistance will be provided to those affected, said PM Modi.
The bus, which went from Laldhang in Haridwar district to Birkhal block of Pauri district, lost control and fell into the gorge near Simdi village in the Dhumakot police station area. The bus had passengers from a marriage procession.
Soon after the incident was reported, officials rushed to the spot. After the incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami rushed to the State Disaster Management Center.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also offered his condolences. The bus accident in Pauri district of Uttarakhand is heart-wrenching. I express my condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this incident. May God give them the strength to bear this great loss. I hope that those who are injured in this accident will get well soon.