At least eight people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a bus plunged off a bridge in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday. The tragic accident occurred amidst heavy rainfall, with the lack of railings on the bridge being a major factor in the bus falling into the nullah below.
VIDEO | Punjab: At least eight people lost their lives after a bus fell off a bridge in Bathinda amid heavy rainfall. Rescue operation is underway and details are awaited.
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According to officials, the bus was en route from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda, carrying more than 20 passengers. After the accident, local residents immediately rushed to the site to assist the injured, and later, police and administration teams joined the rescue operation.
Rescue teams, including the NDRF, worked for over two and a half hours to retrieve the bus from the drain. Although official casualty figures are still pending, early reports indicate that at least eight people, including the bus driver, succumbed to their injuries.
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