WEB DESK
At least 24 people lost their lives and five others injured when a private bus fell into a river on Kota-Dausa highway in Bundi district. The passengers travelling in the bus was going from Kota to Sawai Madhopur to attend a marriage ceremony.
The accident took place when the driver lost control of the bus while traveling a bridge on Mej River near Papdi village under Lakheri police station. Subsequently, the bus plunged into the river from the bridge.
The injured were rushed to Lekhari Government Hospital from where the critically injured have been referred to government hospital in Kota. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot have expressed condolences to the bereaved families.