Categories: World News

India Bus Accident Claims 30 lives

At least 30 passengers died after a bus fell into a river in northern India on Wednesday.The private vehicle was said to be overcrowded.

The incident occurred at around 4.00 p.m. (local time) near Jhiri, about 20 kilometres from the tourist town of Kullu. Officials said the number of deaths was expected to rise.

Bodies were fished out from the turbulent waters and the injured taken to hospital.

A huge crowd of people gathered at the site to watch and help in the salvage operations.

The accident site is popular for adventure sports.

Road accidents are common in India, where roads are often of poor quality and rash driving is very common.

Channels Television

Disqus Comments Loading...
Share
Published by
Channels Television

Recent Posts

Police Rescue Three Abducted Children In Akwa Ibom

The children were rescued unharmed, while two suspects were arrested on the spot.

8 hours ago

Alleged N36m Fraud: Court To Rule On Blessing CEO’s Bail Application June 9

The EFCC is prosecuting Blessing Okoro on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by…

8 hours ago

NWFL Super Six Draws Set Tone For 2025/2026 Season Finale In Port Harcourt

At the end of the competition, the club with the highest points will be crowned…

9 hours ago

Falana Warns Against Politicising Oyo School Abduction, Calls For Action On Security

It has been three weeks since the abduction of over 40 pupils and teachers from…

9 hours ago

Kaduna Govt Invests Over ₦1bn On Students’ Scholarship, Welfare

The state government said it spent ₦493.27 million on overseas scholarships for 42 students pursuing…

9 hours ago

Five Soldiers, Three CJTF Members Killed As Troops Repel Terrorists’ Attack In Borno

The military said the terrorists launched the attack at about 3:00 a.m., taking advantage of…

10 hours ago