At least eight to nine people were killed and dozens injured when a private bus fell into a deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district. The bus, traveling from Shimla to Kupvi or Solan to Haripurdhar, veered off the road near Haripurdhar village. Rescue operations were immediately launched with locals assisting emergency services. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation, with preliminary suggestions including driver error or road conditions. Authorities have ordered inquiries and are providing assistance to victims' families.