The horrific road mishap took place near Banjar area of Kullu district when a bus carrying around 50 passengers fell into a gorge around 2 kms ahead of Banjar sub-divison headquarters. The bus was on its way from Banjar to Gadagushani area.
Rescue operations are underway, Shalini Agnihotri, Superintendent of Police, Kullu, said.
The private bus (bearing registration number HP 66-7065) fell into the over 300-metre-deep nullah near the Dhoth Morh in Banjar tehsil of the district, she informed.
The rescue team is conducting a search operation in the depths of the gorge.
The identities of the passengers have not been ascertained yet.
The images shared by news agency ANI showed a toppled and badly crushed bus.
As per the administration officials, the exact number of dead and injured can be found out only after the rescue and search operation in completed in the vale.
(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited)