Shimla, Sept. 3 -- A private bus was today struck by rolling stones and boulders on National Highway-5 near Kalimitti, close to Bithal in Shimla district, police said.
According to officials, a bus (registration number HP63A 1891), operated by Vishal Travels, was hit by falling debris today, leading to the death of two women.
The deceased have been identified as Laxmi Virani, daughter of Ram Charan, a resident of Jalgaon in Maharashtra, and another woman of Nepal origin.
More than 15 passengers sustained injuries in the incident and were rushed to MGMSC Khaneri Hospital for treatment.
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