Road accidents in Himalayas
One person was killed and at least 25 persons were injured when a private bus overturned, near Samot, about 90 km from here on Tuesday, according to a delayed report received here today.
The bus was on its way from Draman to Tikri when it overturned a hillock and rolled down about 20 m.
The official report said the deceased had been identified as Jagdish, a resident of Nagrota Surian (Kangra district).
The injured had been rushed to a nearby Civil Hospital at Samot with the help of locals. Those who had received minor injuries were discharged after first-aid while nine passengers who were stated to be serious had been referred to Dr Rajendra Prashad Government Medical College, Tanda, for undergoing medical treatment, the report said.
The police had registered a case to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Source: tribuneindia.com
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