Nainital Scorpio Accident: 3 Women Dead, 6 Injured as Vehicle Falls into 200-Foot Gorge

December 18, 2025

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.