Uttarakhand: In Nainital, a Bolero packed with passengers plunged approximately 200 meters down a gorge, resulting in the deaths of two people and leaving four others critically injured. SDM Nawazish Khalique stated that the injured victims were immediately rushed to Padampuri Hospital, from where they have been referred to a higher medical center for advanced treatment.
Bolero loses control near Duduli, falls into gorge
The accident occurred near Duduli in the Dhari block. According to the Mukteshwar police, at approximately 1:28 PM on Monday, an alert was received via Dial 112 reporting that a vehicle traveling from Duduli towards Haldwani with passengers on board had lost control about 100 meters past Duduli village and plummeted roughly 200 meters down a gorge.
Rescue operation launched immediately
Local authorities and rescue teams quickly reached the spot after being alerted. A difficult rescue operation was carried out due to the steep terrain of the gorge.
Passengers were heading to Haldwani
Preliminary information suggests that the passengers were travelling towards Haldwani when the vehicle lost control and fell into the deep ravine.
Investigation into cause of accident
Police have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Over-speeding or loss of control is suspected, though official confirmation is awaited.