Rajasthan

A Bus Fell off a Bridge in India, 24 People Died

India registers more than 150,000 road deaths each year due to poorly maintained vehicles and reckless driving.

A private bus, carrying a wedding party fell into a river in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, killing 24 passengers, police said.

The driver lost control while a 28-passenger bus crossed the bridge, AFP reported.

Disastrous Sand Storms Killed nearly 100 People in India (Photos)

98 people were killed and 160 were injured in sandstorms last night in northern India, authorities said.

The most affected by the elements are the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, where the victims are 46 and 31 respectively, according to officials of the disaster response authorities in India.