Dehradun, Sep 10
Two people were killed and 20 others injured after a bus carrying 22 passengers overturned near Chamba in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, police said.
The accident occurred around 10.10 a.m. when the bus, travelling from Ghuttu-Ghansali to Haridwar, lost control on a sharp curve about 12 km before Chamba. The vehicle struck a crash barrier before toppling over, according to police officials.
Of the 20 injured, two are reported to be in critical condition.
He also directed Chamba SHO Dilbar Negi to ensure all necessary assistance for the injured.
Tehri Garhwal District Disaster Management Officer Brijesh Bhat said the bus overturned on the National Highway near Nagni, close to Khadi-Chamba.
Investigation is underway. Further details are awaited.