Five people have died in the northern Himalayan Indian state of Uttarakhand after their bus rolled 100 metres down a hill in Pauri Garhwal district. The bus reportedly lost control, leading to the accident that left 17 people injured. The bus had 22 people on board at the time of the accident.

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Police officers and locals rushed to the accident site upon receiving information and rescued the passengers.

Those who sustained injuries were transferred to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities have now opened a probe into the accident.

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CM issues statement

Earlier, the CM of the state, Pushkar Singh Dhami, took to X to confirm four deaths in the accident as he shared his condolences.

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“Very sad news was received about the death of four passengers due to a bus accident on the way to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Pauri.”

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“I pray to God to grant the souls of the departed a place in His feet and provide strength to the bereaved family to bear this pain.”

The CM added that a relief and rescue operation was immediately launched. “Relief and rescue operations are underway by the local administration, and the injured are being treated at the nearest hospital. I pray to Baba Kedar for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he wrote.

(With inputs from agencies)