DHARAMSHALA: Seven persons were killed and 14 others injured when a Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation bus fell into a deep gorge near Dehgran in Chamba district.

The bus carrying 21 passengers was on its way from Sunwal to Chamba.

V.S. Kokje, Governor Himachal Pardesh and Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister have expressed grief over the bus accident.

Governor and Chief Minister in their condolence messages have prayed the Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss. They also wished speedy recovery to the injured.

Chief Minister has also directed the district administration to provide all possible help to the affected families.