Tragic Accident: Bus Plunges into Gorge in Ladakh

A bus en route from Leh to Eastern Ladakh plunged into a 200-metre-deep gorge, resulting in six fatalities and injuring 22 others. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, and the injured were transported to District Hospital SNM Leh, with some in critical condition.

Six people lost their lives and 22 others were injured when a private bus traveling from Leh to Eastern Ladakh fell into a 200-metre-deep gorge, according to police officials. Emergency responders reached the scene promptly upon receiving the information.

The injured have been admitted to District Hospital SNM in Leh, with several in critical condition. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.

'Six passengers died and 22 others were injured when a private bus traveling from Leh to Eastern Ladakh fell into a 200-metre deep gorge. The injured have been shifted to District Hospital SNM Leh. Some of them are critical. Further details awaited,' said Deputy Commissioner of Leh, Santosh Sukadeva. Further details are awaited.

(With inputs from agencies.)