7 dead as Hry bus on study tour to Nainital falls in ditch

A private bus carrying 33 people, including five women teachers, fell into a gorge in Nainital, India, resulting in the death of seven individuals. The passengers, who were on a two-day educational tour, were returning home when the accident occurred. Twenty-six others were injured, with three in critical condition. The incident is believed to be due to negligence on the part of the bus driver, who was allegedly on the wrong side of the road. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident.