Guwahati: In a tragic incident, as many as twelve people were killed and around 25 persons were injured in a bus accident in Maharashtra on Saturday.
The incident took place at the old Mumbai-Pune highway in Maharashtra.
According to reports, a bus crashed into a gorge in the Khopoli area of Raigad at around 5:30 on Saturday morning.
A search and rescue operation has begun on the scene of the incident.
Ropes were used by rescue teams to carry the accident survivors to safety.
According to Raigad Superintendent of Police (SP) “There were 40 to 45 people in the bus, out of which, seven people have died while more than 25 people are injured, the rescue is still underway, a crane has been called to pull out the bus.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his deep grief over the tragic incident. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to the next of kin of the deceased. Shinde also spoke to Raigad Collector and SP & also the team engaged in the rescue operation. Apart from this, the CM said that free treatment will be offered to the injured in government hospitals.