At least 36 people killed in bus accident in northern India after the vehicle skids into a deep gorge

A bus accident occurred in Almora district, Uttarakhand, northern India. The bus, which was overcrowded and poorly maintained, veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, injuring more than 20 people. The number of passengers on board varies depending on the source, with some reports stating 42 passengers and others suggesting around 60. An inquiry into the accident has been ordered by the state government, and buses are a main mode of transportation in the region due to the mountainous terrain.