India, Oct. 21 -- Five persons were killed and 35 got injured on Wednesday after a bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Maharashtra's Nandurbar.

According to reports, the bus travelling to Surat from Malkapur fell into a 60-80 foot deep gorge after another bus dashed into it.

Five persons including the driver, cleaner and three passengers died on the spot.

The injured have been shifted to the hospital for treatment.

Further details are awaited.

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