Nainital: A Scorpio vehicle (UP 25DZ 4653) fell into a gorge on the Bhawali-Almora National Highway in Nainital on Thursday morning. There were nine passengers in the vehicle. The driver’s mother, wife and sister-in-law died in the accident, while six others were seriously injured. Bhawali police confirmed that three women died, and the injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Driver’s sleepiness caused the accident
According to initial information, the driver fell asleep while driving, due to which the vehicle broke the security fence and fell into a 200-feet deep gorge. As soon as the vehicle fell into the gorge, it reached a nearby river and a crematorium. Passers-by immediately informed the police, and in collaboration with local residents, the police safely evacuated the trapped passengers.
Identification of the deceased
The three people killed in the accident have been identified as follows:
Ganga Devi (55), wife Bhup Ram, Bareilly
Brijesh Kumari (26), wife Rahul Patel, Bareilly
Nancy Gangwar (24), daughter Jaipal Singh Gangwar, Pilibhit
The injured include women and children
The names of those injured in the accident are:
Rishi Patel (7), son Rahul Patel
Swati (20), wife Bhup Ram
Akshay (20), son Omendra Singh
Rahul Patel (35), son Bhup Ram
Karan alias Sonu (25), son Jatinder
Jyoti (25), wife Karan, who is a resident of Gujarat
Purpose of the journey: Kanchi Dham Darshan
All the devotees were coming from Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to visit Kanchi Dham. The accident took place about 5 km from the temple. The injured were admitted to the nearest CHC centre, while some were referred to Sushila Tiwari Hospital.