Dharamshala, Jan. 13 -- Three people were killed while three were injured in two separate road mishaps in Sundernagar subdivision of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Monday, said police officials.

In the first accident, a private bus rolled backward and plunged into a gorge resulting in the death of one. Three others were also injured. The accident happened around 8 am when the driver reportedly stepped out to have tea, while three women, including a child, were still on board. The bus suddenly rolled backwards and plunged into a gorge. A 75-year-old woman, Kalawati, of Mandi died in the accident. An 11-year-old boy, Yakshit, and his 31-year-old mother, Geeta Devi, were seriously injured and referred to IGMC Shimla.

Police officials...