Himachal Pradesh: 56 passengers injured as HRTC bus crashes to hill

Shimla: A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus met with a mishap at Barsheel area of sub-Division Rohru this morning, injuring 56 passengers.

Superintendent of Police Sanjay Gandhi said that an HRTC bus crashed into the hill under Chiragon police station at Barsheel in Rohru about 75 km from this Capital town around 0700 hrs on Friday.

Approximately 20 passengers from the bus were shifted to Rohru Hospital, which carried 56 passengers.

Medical treatment was provided at CHC Sandasu Chirgaon to 36 passengers who suffered minor injuries.

More Details are awaited.

In the past two days, a series of incidents in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in 94 injuries and 3 fatalities.

Additionally, three livestock were lost, and 34 roads have been reported closed due to record-breaking heavy showers. (UNI)