New Delhi: In a tragic incident, a bus carrying 55 tourists on their way from Ooty to Mettupalayam met with an accident, tumbling into a gorge near Marapalam, close to Coonoor.
This unfortunate incident claimed the lives of eight individuals and left several others injured, as stated by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Coimbatore Zone, Saravana Sundar.
The wounded have been promptly transported to the Coonoor government hospital for immediate medical attention.
#WATCH | 35 people were injured as a tourist bus fell into a gorge near Marapalam near Coonoor. 55 tourists were travelling in the bus going from Ooty to Mettupalayam. The injured have been sent to Coonoor government hospital for treatment. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/qAf6tvwWnV
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During the preliminary inquiry, it has come to light that the driver lost control over the wheels and ended up falling into a 100-foot-deep gorge, as per police. Further investigation into the matter is underway.