Himachal bus accident: Death toll rises to 52

The 42-seater bus, on its way to Chamba from Dulera, was carrying over 100 passengers.

As many as 39 people, including the driver, died on the spot, while 13 succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
"All the bodies have been recovered," Chamba Deputy Commissioner Sunil Chowdhary said.
The injured were rushed to a hospital in Chamba where the conditions of 12 are stated to be critical.
Himachal Assembly Speaker Tulsi Ram and local MLA BK Chauhan rushed to the spot and supervised the relief and rescue operations.
Of the total relief of Rs 1 lakh each announced for the family of the deceased, the district administration distributed immediate relief of Rs 10,000 each to the next of the kin of the victims, while the seriously injured were provided medical aid and relief of Rs 5,000 each.
A magisterial enquiry has been instituted to ascertain the cause of the accident, officials said.
Chief Minister PK Dhumal has expressed grief over the tragedy and directed the local administration to provide relief to the victims.