Calamity Strikes as Bus Veers into Abyss, Prompting Urgent Rescue Efforts
Uttarkashi, August 20, 2023: In a horrific incident, a private bus with 35 passengers on board was traveling from Gangotri to Uttarkashi when it veered off course, hurtling into a deep gorge near the Gangnani area. The catastrophe unfolded around 4:05 pm, exacting a devastating toll.
The calamity claimed the lives of seven individuals and left 27 others grievously injured on this fateful Sunday. Swift action was taken by local residents and bystanders who swiftly alerted the police and relevant authorities, prompting a rapid response for rescue operations.
In response, police personnel, ambulances, as well as teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rapidly converged at the scene. Collaboratively, they embarked on a challenging search and rescue mission, tirelessly working to reach and aid those impacted by the tragic accident.
In the aftermath, seven lives were tragically lost, while the injured were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, underscoring the pressing need for enhanced safety measures on the region’s precarious roads.
Gaurav Kumar, Chief Development Officer of Uttarkashi, provided an update: “A bus carrying 35 people from Gangotri fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. 27 injured have been rescued while 7 people have died. Rescue operation is underway.”
