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Nilgai spooks pilgrims bus in Gujarat leaving 2 dead and 15 injured
India
Published on 2 May 2026
A sudden animal dash triggered the deadly overturn
A bus carrying about 40 pilgrims overturned in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Saturday, killing two women and injuring more than 15 people. Police said a nilgai suddenly crossed the road, startling the bus and leading to the crash. Injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals as authorities began an investigation into the incident and safety conditions.
- Two women died and 15+ were injured in Junagadh
- The overturn occurred after a nilgai crossed the road
- Bus carried around 40 pilgrims from Bhavnagar
- Authorities have started an investigation into the crash
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