Driver Dead, Several Injured As Private Bus Falls Into Gorge In Kullu

The private bus, with 41 passengers onboard, was playing between Karsog and Anni when it met with the accident near Shalkhed near the Anni sub-division.

Kullu: In a major accident in the Ani sub-division of Kullu at 11 am on Tuesday, a private bus fell into a gorge killing the driver and injuring many passengers. Police, getting information of the incident, rushed to the spot to rescue the trapped passengers as the bus was blown to pieces after its fall.

"Sad news has been received about the untimely death of one person and injuries to several others due to a private bus falling into a ditch in Ani sub-division of Kullu district. The administration has been directed to provide immediate medical assistance to those injured in the accident. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to their families to bear this immense loss. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu shared on X.

The private bus, with 41 onboard, was playing between Karsog of Mandi district and Anni when it met with the accident near Shalkhed near Ani. Hearing the sound of the collision, locals rushed to the spot and started rescuing the injured passengers. The wounded were taken to a hospital in Anni.

"The police team reached the spot and the injured are being rescued in collaboration with the local people. One person has died in the accident," Ani DSP Chandrashekhar said.