16 including children killed, several in serious condition after bus falls into gorge

SHIMLA: 16 including school children were killed after a bus fell into a gorge at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. Many were seriously injured. The bus proceeding to Sainj fell into the gorge at around 8 am Monday morning. The bus was carrying 45 passengers.

The bus has been completely damaged in the accident. Rescue operations are progressing. More rescue operators and the police have left to the spot. The reason for the accident is not known. Police said a clarity would be obtained only after further investigation.