Himachal Pradesh: Over 16 killed, including children as private bus falls into gorge in Kullu

Himachal Pradesh: Over 10 dead after a private bus rolled off a cliff in Jangla area of Sainj valley on Neoli-Shansher road of Kullu district on Monday.

The incident is said to have taken place at around 8 a.m. Several school children were travelling on the bus.

DC Kullu Ashutosh Garg said that the injured is being shifted to Local hospitals. Also, teams from Kullu have reached the  spot.

According to the reports, the school bus was enroute from Kullu-to Sainj on Neoli-Shansher road in Sainj valley.

Himachal Pradesh | 10 dead after a private bus rolled off a cliff in Jangla area of Sainj valley on Neoli-Shansher road of Kullu district. Injured being shifted to Local hospitals, teams from Kullu moved to spot: DC Kullu Ashutosh Garg pic.twitter.com/iJ06mN1SEF

— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister paid his condolences to the bereaved families.

Deeply saddened to know many people have lost lives in an accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May they remain strong to bear this loss. Prayers for speedy recovery of those injured.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 4, 2022

More details awaited.