Uttarakhnad: In Tehri Garhwal, a pickup truck carrying 10 people plunged into a 984-foot gorge, resulting in the deaths of 8 individuals; this has been confirmed by Tehri District Magistrate Nitika Khandelwal.
Truck Carrying Mourners Meets Fatal Accident
All those who lost their lives in the accident were returning from Haridwar after attending the funeral rites of a relative. On their return journey, the vehicle suddenly went out of control and plummeted into a 984-foot-deep gorge. Two people sustained critical injuries in the accident.
Rescue Teams Rush, Injured Shifted to Hospital
Upon receiving the information, teams from the Police, SDRF and Fire Services immediately rushed to the scene. Despite the rugged terrain, relief and rescue operations were swiftly initiated, and the injured were extricated from the gorge and transported to the District Hospital.