
A bus fell into a ditch on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road Sunday, killing two passengers andinjuring 22 others, including the driver. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was able to rescue 26 people after the bus rolled down a 150-footgorge on the Mussoorie-Dehradun highway. The Mussoorie police said, "With the help of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), all the injured have been rescued and admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Three passengers were in critical condition, of which two succumbed to injuries, the police informed. Both the deceased were females.
The accident happened near Shergadi on theMussoorie-Dehradunmain road, following which ITBP was informed.
ITBP's troops at nearby locations were moved on the spot for rescue operations. "26 people were rescued from a gorge on the Mussoorie-Dehradun highway by Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel when a state transport bus rolled down 150 ft after losing control near JP bend," said the ITBP.
.A team of police officials, fire service, and an ambulance were also rushed to the scene. The injured were rushed tothe sub-district hospital in Landour. Initial reports suggest that the bus was en route from Dehradun and lost control.
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