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At least 10 children were killed and 65 injured after a bus carrying students fell into a deep gorge in the hilly Dang district of Gujarat last night. The accident occurred near Mahal-Bardipada road.
According to reports bus was taking en more than 90 children of a private coaching class in Surat for a picnic. The collector of Ahwa-Dand said, the injured have been admitted to a hospital in Ahwa. Rescue operation is on.
Gujarat CM has announced an aid of Rs 2.5 lakh to the families of the deceased in the Dang bus accident. Those who sustained injuries would be provided Rs 1 lakh.
Extremely distressed to hear about the death of children in bus accident in Dang,Gujarat
It is a very challenging time for their parents,my thoughts & prayers are with them
Request the state government to take steps to improve road safety,particularly in rural areas
— Ahmed Patel Memorial (@ahmedpatel) December 23, 2018