Dehradun, August 16: Ten people were killed and other eight seriously injured when a mini bus fell into a gorge at Koofi area of hilly Almora district of Dehradun on Sunday.
Deputy Superintendent of Police R S Jayant said the incident occurred when the bus carrying a total of 18 passengers was going to Gaulikhal from Ramnagar town in Nainital district at night. The bus skidded off the road and fell into the 450-feet-deep gorge.
The eight persons died on the spot and two others succumbed to their critical injuries, he added.
He said the injured have been admitted to a hospital in Ramnagar, adding two critically wounded have been referred to a hospital in Haldwani.
—Agencies