8 Dead, 26 Injured as Bus Plunges into Drain in Bathinda

The accident occurred after the bus crashed through a bridge railing, with heavy rainfall and a possible truck collision contributing to the tragedy.

The private bus, carrying 46 passengers, fell into a drain near Jiwan Singh Wala village while en route from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda City.
Eyewitness reports suggest the bus collided with or attempted to avoid a speeding truck, leading to the crash through the bridge railing.
Eight people, including the driver and a two-year-old girl, were killed, while 26 others sustained injuries and are being treated at local hospitals.
Rescue efforts involved local villagers, police, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), who confirmed no passengers remain trapped.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.