Four passengers were killed and 31 injured Sunday when a bus skidded off the road and rolled into a 30-foot deep pit in Himachal Pradesh, police said.
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus was on its way from Solan town to Shimla when it fell into the pit at Dhyarighat, near Kandaghat, on the National Highway No. 22.
Superintendent of Police Ramesh Chajta told IANS the accident happened when the driver was trying to overtake another vehicle.
Most of the injured were rushed to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla.
Governor Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh expressed grief over the accident.
The chief minister directed the administration to provide immediate relief to the next of kin of the deceased and those injured in the accident.
Transport Minister G.S. Bali visited the spot and ordered a departmental inquiry.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app