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People heading to wedding in bus face tragic end; over 20 dead, 4 in critical condition

At least 24 people died and four others sustained injuries as a private bus carrying a people to the wedding venue fell into a river on Kota-Dausa Highway in Bundi district, Rajasthan, today

Kota: A private bus carrying 28 people fell into a river on  Kota-Dausa Highway in Bundi district, Rajasthan, killing 23. The 28 persons on board were heading to Sawai Madhopur from Kota early this morning to attend a wedding. The accident occurred when the driver apparently lost control of the bus while traversing a bridge near Papdi village under Lekhari police station limits.

Thirteen people died on the spot while 10 others succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital. 11 men, 10 women and three children died.