In the state of Uttarakhand in northern India, a bus crashed down a gorge, killing at least 25 people.
At least 40 people were on board when the bus went off the road and crashed into a ravine on Tuesday night in the Pauri Garhwal area, according to officials.
So far, 21 passengers have been rescued following an overnight operation led by the state’s disaster response force.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that his “thoughts are with the bereaved families”.
The bus was carrying a wedding procession from Laldhang to Bironkhal village in Uttarakhand when the accident happened.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known, but state authorities said they were investigating the incident.
Senior police official Swatantra Kumar Singh told ANI news agency that a rescue operation was still underway on Wednesday.
Pictures from the scene showed the mangled remains of the bus lying near a steep hill as rescue personnel helped pull out the survivors.
Uttarkhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that all possible help was being provided to the rescue teams to aid their efforts.
Road safety is notoriously bad in India, with more than 100,000 dying each year in crashes due to poor driving and dilapidated roads.
Buses are a popular mode of transport in India, especially in smaller towns. But operators often flout safety rules and pack them beyond their capacity.