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2nd LD Writethru: At least 36 killed when bus plunges into river in W. India

Xinhua, February 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

At least 36 people were killed and many severely injured when a bus plunged into a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Friday, police said.

The State Road Transport Corporation bus, which was carrying 65 passengers, fell into Purna river in south Gujarat when the driver apparently lost control of the speeding bus, said police.

The passengers included students and employees working in private sectors and government offices, who were on their way to Ukai from Navsari State transport depot, said local daily Indian Express online.

The accident happened just before the Gurukul Supa bridge on Purna river.

Authorities were carrying out rescue operations and the injured have been rushed to hospitals for emergency treatment.

Traffic accidents in India are common. Reckless driving, over packing of passengers and bad road conditions are main reasons for deadly accidents which kill at least 110,000 each year. Endit