At least 36 people died and several were injured after a bus plunged into a gorge in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Authorities said 44 people were on board when the driver lost control and the bus fell into a 50-metre-deep ditch in Marchula, Almora district of the state.
The state government has ordered an investigation into the accident.
Buses are the main mode of transportation in the Himalayan state and accidents are not uncommon.
The bus was heading towards Ramnagar district when the accident took place on Monday morning.
Photos and videos from the site showed the badly damaged vehicle overturned at the bottom of a hill.
Several passengers died on the spot, while the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. Rescue operations are still underway.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.
He announced compensation of 200,000 rupees ($2,378; £1,834) for the families of the deceased and 50,000 rupees for the injured.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also announced financial assistance to the victims and their families.
Buses are a common mode of transportation in India, especially between small towns and districts. However, operators often flout safety regulations and overload them beyond their capabilities.
Around 160,000 people are killed in road accidents in India every year – the highest number in the world – mainly due to speeding and reckless driving.
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