Bus crashes off a bridge and into the water, killing 13 (LIVE VIDEO)

At least 13 persons were killed as a minibus carrying 17 passengers fell into Panchganga river at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra in India.

The deceased include three men, three women and seven children, including a nine month baby. The speeding minibus was on the Shivaji Bridge of Panchganga river when its driver lost control of the vehicle.