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25 died after bus carrying wedding party fell into Mej river in Rajasthan

A private bus carrying a wedding party fell into a river in Bundi district today morning, police said.

25 died after bus carrying wedding party fell into Mej river in Rajasthan

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In a tragic incident, a wedding party fell into Mej  river leaving 25 dead and 4 injured, on Kota-Dausa highway in Rajasthan. Those died included 10 women and 3 children.

A private bus carrying a wedding party fell into a river in Bundi district today morning, police said.

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“The group with 28 persons on board was going to Sawai Madhopur from Kota early morning when the driver apparently lost control of the bus while traversing a bridge near Papdi village under Lekhari police station limits”, news agency PTI quoted Lakheri Sub-Inspector Rajendra Kumar as saying.

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Subsequently, the bus fell into Mej river from the bridge that had no wall or railing, according to  SI Kumar.

Thirteen people died on the spot while 10 others succumbed to their injuries on way to hospital, he added.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic accident.”

Deputy Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot tweeted a condolence message in Hindi. He said, “News of bus carrying many people falling into river, leaving many people dead and several injured, in Bundi’s Lakheri area, is heart wrenching. In this difficult time my deepest condolences with the family of the deceased. May God give peace to the departed souls and good health to the injured .”

(With PTI inputs)

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