Bus crash in Uttarakhand leaves one dead, multiple injured: Vehicle bound for Badrinath plunges into Rudraprayag, causing casualties.
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A bloody Sunday in Uttarakhand as a bus plummeted into the Alaknanda River near Gholtir, Rudraprayag. With six injured and one confirmed fatality, the authorities and locals have managed to pull seven unfortunate souls from the churning waters. But ten more remain unaccounted for.
The bus, which had 15-18 passengers on board, was on its way from the holy city of Rishikesh to Badrinath. Eyewitness reports suggest the driver may have lost control, and a collision with a truck sent the vehicle tumbling into the ditch.
The Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are teaming up in a desperate attempt to locate the missing passengers.
The Alaknanda River Disaster
As we speak, the spokesperson for the Police Headquarters, Nilesh Anand Bharane, informed ANI, "A bus spinning out of control and careening into the Alaknanda river in the Gholthir region of Rudraprayag district. It appears 18 individuals were onboard."
With remarkable efficiency, the injured have been rushed to the district hospital where they've received necessary attention.
The Rudraprayag Bus Tragedy
On social media, Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, expressed his concerns and sympathies following the Rudraprayag bus accident. The search and rescue operations are in full swing, he assured.
While awaiting medical assistance at AIIMS Rishikesh, the seriously injured passengers are already receiving medical care via helicopter ambulance. SDRF and water police teams are tirelessly engaged in the relief and rescue efforts, scouring the Alaknanda river for any sign of the missing passengers.
A note from rescue teams
Regarding the ongoing operation on the Alaknanda River in connection with the Rudraprayag bus tragedy, Inspector Manjari Negi of the SDRF said, "As soon as our team received the information, we gathered here. One team from the SSB is also present. We divided our teams into three sections: one near Goa Beach, one near Dhari Devi, and one on the dam. We've split the SSB team into these sections, and we're always on the lookout with binoculars and ourselves. Whatever we find, we'll recover. We have OVM and rafts. If anyone spots anything, we'll get to it right away."
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In light of the ongoing bus accident in Rudraprayag, the search and rescue operation, with the help of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the police, is extended to the Alaknanda River in the Gholthir region. Meanwhile, the stock market and business news may take a backseat as this general news of the Rudraprayag bus tragedy dominates headlines. Despite the ongoing rescue efforts, the current political climate might also take a hit as this unfortunate accident could stir public emotions and concerns. And as we wait for updates on the missing passengers, let's hope the situation improves for everyone involved.
