Maharashtra: 5 dead, 35 injured after bus falls into gorge in Nandurbar

DN Bureau

Five persons were killed and at least 35 injured after a bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge near Khamchoundar village in Nandurbar on Wednesday.

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Nandurbar: Five persons were killed and at least 35 injured after a bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge near Khamchoundar village in Nandurbar on Wednesday.

The injured have been taken to the Civil Hospital in Nandurbar.

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According to Mahendra Pandit, Superintendent of Police, at around 1 am, a bus travelling from Malkapur to Surat fell into a 60-80 foot deep gorge after another bus dashed into the bus.

"Five persons including the driver, cleaner and three of the passengers, have died on the spot," said Pandit.

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"Other 35 passengers on board were injured and have been shifted to Civil Hospital Nandurbar for treatment," Pandit added.

A team of police officials is undertaking the rescue operation. (ANI)










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