Tragedy Strikes Again: Bus Plunges into Gorge Near Gangotri

Three women died and 24 were injured when a bus fell into a gorge near Gangnani on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand. The incident, which involved 27 pilgrims, occurred 50 km from Gangnani. The bus lost control, broke through barriers, and was caught by a tree before hitting the bottom.

UTTARAKHAND, INDIA: Tragedy struck late Tuesday night as a bus carrying 27 pilgrims plunged into a gorge near Gangnani on the Gangotri National Highway. The horrific incident resulted in three women losing their lives and 24 others sustaining injuries, police confirmed.

According to police sources, the accident occurred 50 km from Gangnani when the bus lost control, smashed through the crash barrier, and fell into the gorge, only to be halted by a tree before it could reach the bottom. Rescue and relief efforts were quickly mobilized, and the injured were transported to the Uttarkashi District Hospital and Bhatwadi Health Centre for treatment.

The three deceased have been identified as Deepa Tiwari from Rudrapur, and Neema Teda and Meena Rekwal both from Haldwani. This location is notoriously dangerous, having witnessed fatal accidents in both 2010 and 2023.

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