36 Dead as Overcrowded Bus Plunges into Gorge in Uttarakhand

The tragic accident in India's Almora district involved a bus carrying more passengers than its capacity, leading to a deadly crash.

The bus, built for 42 passengers, was carrying around 60 people when it veered off a steep road and fell into a 200-foot gorge.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with several critically injured passengers airlifted to hospitals for urgent medical care.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the accident, with preliminary reports indicating poor maintenance and overcrowding as potential causes.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have announced financial compensation for the victims' families.
India faces one of the highest road fatality rates globally, with road accidents often attributed to reckless driving and poorly maintained vehicles.