21 pilgrims dead after bus plunges into gorge in India

Wednesday, 24 May 2017 16:00

At least 21 people have died after a bus plunged into a gorge in India.

It is believed another seven are injured.

The incident took place in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand yesterday morning, 23 May.

The victims, who were from the state of Madhya Pradesh, were pilgrims returning from the town of Gangotri.

Reports say the driver lost control of the vehicle.

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has announced that he will send families of the victims 200,000 rupees in compensation for their losses.

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