Nine persons were killed and more than 20 injured when a state transport bus in which they were travelling fell into a deep gorge near Bajroli Bridge in Theog sub division of Shimla district.
The bus was on its way to Tharoch from Chopal when the accident occured in which the driver and conductor also died.
Deputy Commissioner of Shimla, Rohan Thakur, said that four persons identified as Sukh Ram, Reena Devi, Promila and driver Parvinder died on the spot while five other succumbed to injuries on their way to the hospital.
He also said that as many as 20 people who were admitted to a hospital in Theog have been referred to Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla.
The district administration has given an immediate relief of Rs 50,000 to the families of the deceased. Police said they are trying to ascertain the cause of the accident.
