At least seven people were killed when a Garwal Motors Users’ bus plunged into a 200-meter deep gorge near Kupi in Ramnagar, located along the Pauri-Almora border, on Monday. Authorities report that several more passengers were injured in the incident, with some in critical condition, as search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
The accident occurred in Marchula in Almora district as the bus was en route from Garhwal to Kumaon, according to District Magistrate Alok Kumar Pandey. The bus reportedly had around 40 passengers onboard when it lost control and veered off the road.
Immediately after the accident, Uttarakhand police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel arrived at the scene, working through challenging terrain to rescue the injured and recover those trapped. The injured passengers are being rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families of the victims. In a statement on social media platform X, CM Dhami said, “Received very sad news of casualties of passengers in the unfortunate bus accident that took place in Marchula of Almora district. The district administration has been instructed to conduct relief and rescue operations swiftly.”
The Chief Minister added that all necessary resources are being mobilized to assist with the operation. “The local administration and SDRF teams are working swiftly to evacuate the injured and take them to the nearest health centre for treatment. Instructions have also been given to airlift the seriously injured passengers, if required,” he said.
As the search operation continues, officials warn that the death toll may rise due to the severity of the crash and the large number of passengers involved.
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