India, Dec. 7 -- Six people were killed after a car plunged into a 600-foot-deep gorge at Saptashring Garh Ghat in Nashik district's Kalwan taluka on Sunday, a police official said. The accident occurred around 4 pm.

The victims, all residents of Pimpalgaon Baswant in Niphad taluka, died on the spot. The Toyota Innova, which was carrying seven occupants, was severely damaged in the crash.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths in an accident near Nashik in Maharashtra.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Nashik, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover soon," the PM said.

The deceased have been identified as Kirti Patel ...