• Three dead, over 15 injured as bus overturns
• Rescue teams and police respond immediately; medical centers on high alert

At least three people were killed and more than 15 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus carrying over 30 passengers overturned into a deep ditch in the Vikasnagar area of India, local authorities reported.

The accident occurred near Sudoi Khad in the Kwanu area when the bus lost control and fell into the ditch.

Officials confirmed that three passengers died at the scene, while more than 15 sustained serious injuries.

The total number of passengers on board exceeded 30.

Preliminary reports indicate that the bus attempted to give way to a truck when the road embankment collapsed, causing the vehicle to lose balance, overturn several times, and finally fall into the deep ditch.

Local residents rushed to the site immediately, helping with rescue and relief efforts.

Upon receiving the report, teams from the police and the State Disaster Response Force were dispatched to the scene.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the accident, saying he is closely monitoring the situation.

In a post on X, he stated: “We received the distressing news of the accident involving a bus from a transport company on the Kwanu-Minas road in the Kalsi area of Dehradun. Upon receiving the information, I contacted the district magistrate and issued necessary instructions.”

Dhami added that district authorities and police had immediately launched rescue operations and that all nearby medical centers were placed on high alert. Critically injured passengers will be airlifted to advanced medical centers if necessary.

He concluded by praying for the safety of all passengers.

Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, and authorities confirmed that full details of the accident are still awaited.