Jammu, February 18: Two people were killed and 19 others injured when a bus carrying pilgrims to Shiv Khori temple skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Reasi district here on Saturday, officials said.

The accident took place at Taryath in the Ransu area around 12.30 pm when the driver of the vehicle lost control while maneuvering a curve, they said. Maharashtra Road Accident: Tempo Carrying Workers Plunges Into Mahabaleshwar Gorge Near Mugdev Village, 10 Injured; Rescue Operation Underway.

The bus carrying pilgrims was on the way to the famous cave shrine of Shiv Khori from Rajouri on the occasion of Maha Shivratri festival, officials said. Assam Road Accident: Mini Truck Falls Into Deep Gorge in Karimganj District; Two Killed, 13 Others Injured.

A rescue operation was launched immediately and the injured were rushed to a nearby health centre, where two of them were declared brought dead, they said, adding that 12 injured were referred to Government Medical College (GMC) hospital Jammu for specialised treatment.