Four Dead, Two Missing After Vehicle Plunges Into Bhagirathi River
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
A vehicle carrying pilgrims from Gujarat fell into the Bhagirathi river near Gangnani in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning. Four people, including the driver, were killed in the incident, while two others remain missing. One survivor was airlifted to AIIMS in Rishikesh for emergency medical treatment. Local authorities, including the National Disaster Response Force and specialised divers, are conducting search operations despite strong river currents. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent safety risks on narrow, winding mountain roads in Uttarakhand, particularly for pilgrims visiting the region.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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