Private Luxury Bus Travelling From Nashik to Ahmedabad Plunges 30 Feet Into Gorge in Kaprada, 25 Injured

A luxury bus travelling from Nashik to Ahmedabad plunged into a 30-foot-deep gorge near Sutharpada village in Kaprada taluka of Valsad district, leaving around 25 passengers injured.

The accident occurred when the bus, carrying passengers from Nashik in Maharashtra towards Ahmedabad, was passing through the Kaprada area. Near Sutharpada village, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a dangerous U-turn.

The bus went out of control, veered off the road and plunged into the gorge, resulting in a serious accident.

Bus Falls Into 30-Foot Gorge

According to the information available, the luxury bus was travelling under registration number AR-01-V-1006. The accident took place near Sutharpada village, where the road has an extremely dangerous U-turn.

After the driver lost control, the bus left the roadside and fell approximately 30 feet into the gorge. Several passengers were trapped inside the vehicle following the impact.

The crash prompted an immediate rescue effort, with local residents rushing to the site after learning about the accident.

Villagers Rescue Trapped Passengers

Local residents began pulling passengers out of the damaged bus. Some passengers were reportedly trapped and pinned inside the vehicle, making the rescue operation difficult.

The rescue work was carried out in darkness and under difficult conditions. Villagers helped remove the trapped passengers and brought the injured to safety before they were taken for medical treatment.

Their prompt response helped speed up the rescue operation before emergency services reached the location.

Seven Ambulances Sent to Accident Site

After receiving information about the crash, police personnel and seven ambulances were rushed to the spot. A rescue and relief operation was launched immediately.

The injured passengers were shifted to the State Hospital in Dharampur for treatment.

Around 25 passengers suffered minor to serious injuries in the accident. Four passengers were reported to have sustained serious injuries and were kept under further treatment.

Police Begin Investigation

The bus was travelling from Nashik to Ahmedabad when the accident occurred in the Kaprada area. Police reached the site and began investigating the circumstances that led to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

The stretch near Sutharpada where the accident occurred is reportedly known for its dangerous U-turn, and similar accidents have occurred at the location from time to time.