A horrific road accident occurred today in the Bhikiyasain area of Almora district, Uttarakhand. A passenger bus carrying around 18-19 people lost control and plunged into a deep gorge , resulting in at least 7 deaths and about 12 injuries.

The bus was en route from Dwarahat (Almora) to Ramnagar (Nainital) when the driver lost control near Shilapani on the Bhikiyasain-Vinayak motor road. FableStreet Women's Casual A-line Striped Maroon Shirt Dress

Upon receiving the news, local police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams rushed to the spot. Despite the challenging terrain and depth of the gorge, rescuers with help from locals successfully extracted the injured and bodies.

The injured passengers have been admitted to the government hospital in Bhikiyasain. Some are in critical condition and may be transferred to better-equipped facilities for advanced treatment.Also Read: Excess Sleep is Not a Boon, But a Bane! Risks Await if You Sleep More Than 7 Hours

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed profound grief and shock over the tragedy. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and stated that he is in constant touch with the district administration.

Rescue teams were deployed immediately, and instructions have been given to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police to oversee operations on-site. The CM assured that the government is committed to providing the best possible medical aid to the injured.Also Read: Want Success in the New Year? Adopt This 'Perfect Timetable' Today!