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Jammu, May 30: At least seven passengers died and 28 others were injured after a bus with pilgrims aboard rolled down into a deep gorge in Chungi Marh area of Akhnoor in Jammu district this afternoon, officials said. 

An official told that the bus rolled down into a deep gorge near Chungi Morh on Jammu-Poonch highway, resulting in death of seven passengers and injuries to 28 others. 

He said that the injured have been shifted to sub district hospital Akhnoor, where from critically injured have been referred to GMC Jammu

He added that the identities of the deceased and injured is being ascertained, while police have taken cognisance of the incident.(KNO)