Nine Hindu pilgrims killed, dozens injured as bus falls into deep gorge in Andhra Pradesh
Alluri,: At least nine people were killed and dozens injured when a bus full of Hindu pilgrims lost control and fell into a deep gorge in Alluri district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
According to Kashmir Media Service, there were 35 pilgrims from Chittoor district on board the bus, who were going to Annavaram temple after darshan at Bhadrachalam temple.
According to initial reports, the accident occurred due to heavy fog in the middle of the mountain forests and high speed.
Indian authorities say that the bus driver could not see the turn clearly, as a result of which the bus lost control and fell into a deep gorge.
Rescue teams are continuously engaged in the operation, the seriously injured are being shifted to the hospital after first aid.
