1 killed, 24 injured in bus accident

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Press Trust of India Mandi
Last Updated : Jun 24 2016 | 8:13 PM IST
One person was killed and 24 others were injured when the bus in which they were travelling fell into a 200-feet deep gorge at Rohanda in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
The incident took place late last night when the bus was on its way to Rekong-Peo from Dharamshala. It fell into the gorge after the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve.
The deceased has been identified as Gava Sherpa, a resident of Beer in Baijnath.
The injured were admitted to a hospital in Sundernagar. Relief money was also given to them, Rajeev Kumar, SDM Sundernagar said.
A case has been registered against the bus driver, police said, adding investigation is underway.
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First Published: Jun 24 2016 | 8:13 PM IST

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