A bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab, has resulted in eight deaths, casting a pall of sorrow across the nation. President Murmu, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, and PM Modi have expressed condolences. The PM announced financial aid for victims' families.

The passenger vehicle had more than 45 passengers and it fell into the Lasara drain in Jeewan Singhwala village, say official

CHANDIGARH: Eight people were killed and 26 others injured after a private bus, carrying 44 passengers, fell into the Lasara drain near Jiwan Singh Wala village

In Bathinda, Punjab, a bus accident led to the deaths of eight people, including a child. Prime Minister Modi declared Rs 2 lakh compensation for victims' families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Authorities confirm the rescue of 46 passengers and ongoing identification of casualties.

A tragic bus accident in Bathinda resulted in eight fatalities and over 20 injuries. The bus plunged into a drain after losing control.

The accident occurred near Jiwan Singh Wala village in Bathinda when a bus fell into a drain after crashing a bridge. A rescue operation is underway.

PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in the bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 l

The bus with 46 passengers was en route to Bathinda from Sardulgarh (in Mansa district). The accident occurred on the Talwandi Sabo-Bathinda stretch. Eyewitnesses said the bus crashed through the railing of a bridge before it fell into the filthy drain.

At least eight people were killed and over two dozen others injured after a passenger bus skidded off a bridge on Friday amid heavy rains in the northern Indian state of Punjab, officials said, according to Xinhua.