Almora, Dec. 30 -- The death toll from the bus accident in the Bhikiyasain area of Almora has risen to seven. Rescue officials confirmed that 12 other passengers sustained various injuries when the vehicle plunged into a gorge, and they are currently receiving emergency medical treatment.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police arrived at the site to rescue survivors from the wreckage and transport them to nearby medical facilities. Local police are currently on-site conducting rescue operations to assist trapped passengers. Almora SSP Devendra Pincha said, "Rescue teams have been dispatched to the spot. There are reports of some fatalities."

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