AMBALA: At least seven members of the same family died and more than 20 got injured after a mini bus met with an accident on the National Highway in the Ambala district of Haryana on Friday, said officials. The victims were pilgrims travelling to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
Haryana | Seven people died and more than 20 people were injured in a bus accident on the Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway: Dr. Kaushal Kumar, Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt https://t.co/Iu332pIKq4 pic.twitter.com/6JcaJ4gxSv
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According to Dr Kaushal Kumar, Medical Officer, Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt, the accident occurred on the Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway early today. Kumar further confirmed that more than 20 passengers were injured in the incident.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Further details are awaited. (ANI)