Rajasthan bus crash

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2017 Rajasthan bus crash
Date23 December 2017
Deaths33

On 23 December 2017, a commuter bus plunged into a river in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India. The driver, allegedly an untrained 16-year old boy, died in the crash, along with 32 passengers. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "India bus plunges from bridge killing 33". BBC News. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. "Boy, 16, thought to be bus driver in crash which killed at least 33". NewsComAu. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  3. Foujdar, Suresh (23 December 2017). "At least 33 killed as bus falls into river in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 December 2017.