Bhimtal (Uttarakhand), December 25:
A tragic accident in the Bhimtal area of Nainital claimed four lives and left 21 others injured after a roadways bus plunged into a deep gorge. The bus, traveling between Bhimtal and Haldwani, was carrying around 20 to 25 passengers at the time of the incident.
भीमताल के निकट दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण बस दुर्घटना में 4 लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत हृदय विदारक है। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगतों की आत्मा को श्रीचरणों में स्थान एवं शोक संतप्त परिवारों को इस अपार दुःख को सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।
गंभीर रूप से घायल लोगों का सुशीला तिवारी…
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) December 25, 2024
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) quickly responded to reports of the accident and initiated rescue efforts. The injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. SP Nainital, Dr. Jagdish Chandra, stated, “A roadways bus was heading from Pithoragarh to Haldwani. The driver lost control, and the bus fell into a deep gorge. The injured were rescued with the help of locals. 21 people have been injured and 4 have died.”
Expressing grief, Uttarakhand Chief Minister PS Dhami conveyed his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “The news of the death of 4 people in the unfortunate bus accident near Bhimtal is extremely heart-rending. The seriously injured people are being treated at Sushila Tiwari Government Hospital, Haldwani, and a team of doctors from AIIMS Rishikesh has also been sent to Haldwani. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of all the injured.”
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident.
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