India, Nov. 14 -- At least five people, including one bus driver and two pilgrims, were killed on the spot, while 29 were injured in a horrific head-on collision between two buses operating under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra scheme on National Highway 54, near Naushehra Pannuan village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, on Saturday. Of the 30 injured pilgrims, 18 are reported to be in critical condition.

A woman riding on the motorcycle was also reportedly killed. The condition of a young boy travelling with her remains unconfirmed.

Six injured people were taken to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, for treatment where they are said to be in a stable condition and out of danger.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over th...