4 Dead, Dozens Injured As Bus Carrying Pilgrims Falls Into Ditch In Shivpuri

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh): Four people lost their lives dozens were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh fell into a ditch on Sunday.

A total of 48 pilgrims were on board. 35 people were injured when the bus carrying pilgrims fell into a gorge in Gujarat’s Saputara Ghats early Sunday morning around 4 AM.

According to information, the bus was returning from Nashik and lost control about 2.5 kilometers from Saputara.

Sixteen of the injured are in serious condition and have been admitted to Ahwa Hospital, while one passenger has been referred to Surat.

Local police and villagers quickly launched rescue operations, pulling the injured from the bus and taking them to nearby hospitals.

A special medical team was set up at Shamgahan CHC to assist in the treatment.

The pilgrims had started their religious journey on December 23, traveling from Shivpuri, Guna, and Ashoknagar districts in Madhya Pradesh.

The group was on a spiritual tour, visiting several religious sites across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

They had planned to visit key temples and sacred places as part of their pilgrimage when the unfortunate accident occurred.

Published on: Sunday, February 02, 2025, 10:57 AM IST