Kullu bus accident: Incident occurred due to landslide, says Himachal Minister Suresh Bhardwaj

Jul 04, 2022

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), July 04 (ANI): Following the tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of 12 persons in Kullu, Urban Development Minister of Himachal Suresh Bhardwaj on July 04 said that the accident occurred due to a landslide that hit the spot this morning. “12 deaths reported so far, 3 people are seriously injured and hospitalised. Efforts are on to see that people are not stuck somewhere (at the spot). But as per the available info, there were only 15 people on the bus,” said the Minister. “The road is good but there was a landslide this morning at the particular spot. Administration, MLA Surender Shourie, Kullu Deputy Commissioner are present at the spot. Attempts were made to get the bus out of there, but it fell into a cliff-leading to the casualties,” he added.