Uttarakhand Bus Accident: A tragic accident occurred in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, where a bus carrying 18 passengers plunged into the Alaknanda River. As per initial reports, one person has been confirmed dead, seven passengers have been successfully rescued, while a frantic search is underway for the remaining 11 missing individuals.
Local police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams immediately launched a comprehensive search and rescue operation at the site of the accident. Efforts are ongoing to locate the missing passengers and ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the mishap. The Rudraprayag-Kedarnath region has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few days, leading to a strong current in the Alaknanda River. It is feared that the missing passengers may have been swept away by the fast-flowing waters after the bus fell into the river.
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How Did the Accident Occur?
According to information received, the bus, bearing registration number UK 08 PA 7444, was enroute to Badrinath with 18 passengers on board. It is believed that the driver lost control of the vehicle and plunged into the river. Local residents, witnessing the horrific incident, promptly informed the police, leading to the rapid deployment of police and SDRF teams.
Reports indicate that a total of 20 people, including the driver, were on the bus. Among the passengers was the Soni family from Udaipur, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, who were on their Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage.
