Tragic bus accident in Almora: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses condolences

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the bus accident that occurred in Uttarakhand's Almora claiming nearly two dozen lives.
Shah took to X handle to extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
The Home Minister also noted that the local administration is ensuring prompt medical treatment for the injured, and he prayed for their swift recovery.
"The bus accident in Almora, Uttarakhand, is extremely tragic. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this incident. The local administration is providing prompt medical treatment to the injured. I pray to God for the swift recovery of the injured," Shah posted on tweet.
Nearly two dozen people have been killed and others were injured after a bus carrying 45 passengers plunged into a deep gorge near in Almora district on Monday morning.
Uttarakhand Police headquarters spokesperson IG Nilesh Anand Bharne told ANI that 23 people have died in the Almora bus accident. He said that more than 45 people were travelling in the bus that met with the accident.
As per Almora District Disaster Control, the bus fell into a gorge near Kupi in Ramnagar at Pauri-Almora border.