14 persons, including three women, were killed and 31 injured when a bus carrying 45 passengers fell into a nulla in a remote area of Chamba district in Himachal Pradeshon Friday evening.

Police said, the bus was on its way from Sanghni to Dalhousie when the mishap occurred. Seven persons died on the spot while three others succumbed to injuries on way to hospital and four others died in the hospital.

The condition of ten passengers was stated to be critical.

Chief Minister has expressed grief over the tragic mishap and extended condolences to the families who lost their near and dear ones.