India, Nov. 14 -- At least four people, including one bus driver and two pilgrims, were killed on the spot, while 30 pilgrims 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.

According to preliminary reports, one of the buses was returning to Faridkot district, carrying pilgrims from Lahiridas and Baghiari villages, after completing a pilgrimage. Eyewitnesses said the trag...