12 dead in Himachal bus plunge near Theog

Shimla :Twelve people died and 29 were injured Monday when a Himachal roadways bus fell into a 300 feet gorge some 45 km from Shimla.

The accident took place near Balghar curve near Theog .

Police said ten died on the spot and 2 at Theog hospital . The injured have been shifted to Theog and Shimla hospitals .

Reports said the bus was overloaded .The bus was on way to Neri from Theog. All the dead were locals .