Chamba (HP): About 20 persons were feared killed when a private bus in which they were travelling plunged into river Ravi near Garola, 55-km from Chamba, today (Jan 19, 2004).

The ill-fated bus was on its way from Holi to Bharmour, official sources said.

The exact number of passengers travelling in the bus was yet to be ascertained.

The SP (Superintendent of Police), DC (Deputy Commissioner) and other senior officials have rush to the spot and details are awaited.