Uttarakhand Bus Tragedy: 20 Confirmed Dead as Bus Falls into Gorge Near Pauri-Almora Border

Uttarakhand Bus Tragedy: In a tragic incident in Uttarakhand, a bus operated by Garwal Motors Users met with an accident near Kupi, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and leaving many others injured. The bus was en route from Garhwal to Kumaon when it plunged into a 200-meter-deep gorge.

Uttarakhand Bus Tragedy: According to reports, the bus was carrying approximately 40 passengers when the accident occurred near Marchula in Almora. Initial information from District Magistrate Alok Kumar Pandey indicated that seven fatalities were confirmed, but the death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel have been deployed to the accident site to carry out search and rescue efforts. The injured victims have been transported to local hospitals for urgent medical treatment. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the incident and directed officials to expedite the airlifting of critically injured passengers.

VIDEO | A passenger bus fell into a gorge near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand early morning today. Several casualties feared. More details awaited.

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“Received very sad news of casualties of passengers in the unfortunate bus accident that took place in Marchula of Almora district. The district administration has been instructed to conduct relief and rescue operations swiftly,” Chief Minister Dhami posted on social media.

As search and rescue operations are ongoing, local authorities are working diligently to manage the situation and provide assistance to the affected families. The community mourns this heartbreaking loss as more details emerge from this devastating event.

सीएम धामी ने एक पोस्ट में कहा “स्थानीय प्रशासन और SDRF की टीमें घटना स्थल पर तेजी से कार्य कर रही हैं ताकि घायल लोगों को निकाला जा सके और उन्हें उपचार के लिए निकटतम स्वास्थ्य केंद्र भेजा जा सके। यदि आवश्यक हो, तो गंभीर रूप से घायल यात्रियों को एयरलिफ्ट करने के निर्देश भी दिए गए हैं,” ।