More than 30 people have died after a bus veered off a bridge and into a river in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Another 10 passengers were injured in the crash, which happened at about 6am local time in Sawai Madhopur district, 235 miles south of New Delhi.

Rescuers have recovered 32 bodies from the river.

The bus rammed through the bridge's railing during an overtaking manoeuvre, police officer B L Soni said.

Image: The bus ended up on its side

An investigation into the crash is under way.


The vehicle was on its way to the town of Lalsot after picking up passengers from Sawai Madhopur railway station.

India has the largest number of fatalities from road accidents in the world, according to police figures, with more than 100,000 people dying each year.