Tragic Accident in Uttarkashi: Four Dead, Search Continues for Missing
Accident Overview
File image shows the vehicle that plunged into a river near Gangnani Dharmakund in Uttarakhand(Photo: @ankitsharmauk/X)
Uttarkashi, Nov 5: A tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning when a Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV) fell into a river near Gangnani Dharmakund in Uttarkashi, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The search is ongoing for three others who were also in the vehicle, according to officials.
The accident took place on the Gangotri National Highway, just beyond Gangnani Dharmakund, where the vehicle lost control and plunged into the river.
Initial reports suggest that the MUV was carrying seven passengers. While four bodies have been retrieved from the riverbank, rescue teams are actively searching the strong currents for the remaining individuals.
In response to the incident, local authorities, including the district administration, police, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), have been mobilized to assist in the rescue efforts.
Witnesses indicated that the vehicle veered off the road approximately 20 meters past Gangnani Dharmakund, leading to the tragic plunge.
Emergency services, including local police and the 108 emergency response team, were dispatched promptly after the accident was reported. District Magistrate Prashant Arya has overseen the initiation of relief and rescue operations.
As the bodies of four victims have been recovered, efforts to identify them are underway. Divers have been deployed to locate the other passengers.
The swift current of the river is complicating the rescue mission, with teams conducting thorough searches in various areas along the waterway.
Additionally, with the help of the Maneri police, efforts are being made to transport an injured individual to the road for immediate medical care. The disaster management center and medical teams have been placed on high alert.
District Magistrate Prashant Arya is closely monitoring the situation, ensuring that rescue operations are expedited and that all necessary support is provided to those affected.
The administration is also working to communicate with the families of the victims, and an investigation into the accident's causes is currently underway.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.