Tragic Bus Accident in India Claims 36 Lives in Himalayan Gorge
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A tragic bus accident in the Marchula area of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India, resulted in at least 36 deaths and several injuries after the vehicle plunged into a 60-meter gorge. The bus, carrying 42 passengers, was traveling from Garhwal to Ramnagar. Rescue operations are underway, with some injured individuals airlifted for treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced financial aid for victims' families. Road accidents are frequent in the Himalayan region due to challenging terrain and poor road conditions.
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- 36 dead after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora The Times of India
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