Kullu , June 21 (HS) : The number of dead has increased to 43 in the incident of falling in deep gutters of a private bus in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh , while 35 people have been injured in the accident.
Kullu Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri said that the private bus (registration number HP 66-7065) collapsed in the deep gutter of more than 300 meters near Dhoth Dham in Banjar district. He said that in the initial investigation it seems that this bus was carrying more passengers than its capacity and its driver did not drive carefully. The bus was going through the Kullu.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Debavratt and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur expressed grief over the accident. Officials said that Thakur has ordered an inquiry into the matter. The injured are undergoing treatment at Banjara Civil Hospital and Kullu District Hospital and there is a possibility that the death toll could go up further. Kullu District Administration has declared a relief of Rs. 50 thousand for each deceased and injured.
PM tweeted that , Deeply saddened by the bus accident in Kullu. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. The Himachal Pradesh Government is providing all possible assistance that is required.
Vice President Of India ,wrote on twitter saddened to know about the bus accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh in which about 25 people lost their lives and many more were injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I wish a speedy recovery of the injured.
Union Home Minister AmitShah tweeted , Deeply anguished to learn about the loss of lives due to a tragic bus accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over bus accident ,he tweeted , “I am extremely unhappy with the road accident in Kullu. The condolences to the families of those killed in the accident. I wish the injured to recover as soon as possible.
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