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Bus falls into ditch in Himachal’s Kullu; 9 people, including school children killed, several injured

New Delhi: A horrific bus accident has taken place in Sainj valley of Kullu district. A private bus coming from Shanshar towards Sainj fell into the ditch below the road near Jangla village. Nine passengers, including school children, were reportedly killed in the accident at 8.30 am. The scenery of the scenery shows the bus being completely damaged.

According to officials, there were at least 40 students on board the bus. Many people were injured in this incident. Rescue relief work is underway at the spot.

According to the information, several people, including some school children, were killed when a private bus fell into a gorge in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

Kullu Deputy Commissioner Ashutosh Garg said that the sainj-bound bus fell into the gorge at around 8.30 am near Jangla village. He said district officials and rescue teams have reached the spot and the injured are being taken to a nearby hospital.

Reacting to the tragic incident, PM Narendra Modi in a statement said that the bus accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh is heart-rending. In this tragic hour my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected.