Haridwar, April 23: A tragic road accident in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand resulted in eight fatalities on Thursday after a vehicle carrying villagers plunged into a canyon. The victims were traveling in a utility pickup when the vehicle skidded off the road near Chamba, leaving two others seriously injured.
The victims were identified as residents of Thyoldhar village who had traveled to Haridwar to conduct a funeral service. District Magistrate Nitika Khandelwal stated that the driver reportedly lost control of the Bolero Camper while navigating the mountainous route. Upon receiving information through the emergency helpline, two ambulances and specialized rescue units reached the spot to begin extraction efforts.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed his condolences to the families of the deceased via a statement on social media. He declared that instructions have been issued to the district administration to ensure prompt and proper medical attention for those currently hospitalized. Dhami stated that the state stands with the victims’ families and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
The SDRF and local fire service personnel managed to pull two individuals from the wreckage despite the challenging terrain. Officials asserted that the rescue mission was conducted with urgency to locate all ten individuals believed to be on board. The administration has noted that such incidents in the high-altitude region often stem from difficult road conditions and is currently reviewing the circumstances of the fatal plunge.
