At least five pilgrims, including two women, tragically lost their lives and 12 others sustained serious injuries after a private bus plunged into a gorge in Gujarat early Sunday morning.
The accident occurred around 4:30 am when the bus, transporting pilgrims, fell off the Malegaon Ghat road into a 35-foot deep gorge in Dang district after the driver reportedly lost control. Officials confirmed that two men and three women were among the deceased.
The ill-fated bus was one of four that had departed from Guna district in Madhya Pradesh, carrying a total of 50 tourists. The incident took place near the Gujarat-Maharashtra border, close to the popular Saputara Hill Station.
While five individuals died at the scene, emergency responders reported that 40 others were injured, with 12 in critical condition. The injured were immediately transported to nearby government hospitals in Samgahan and Ahwa, where they are reportedly out of danger and receiving medical attention.
Following the incident, senior district and police officials promptly arrived at the site to assess the situation and coordinate relief efforts.
