A tragic road accident occurred in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, on Friday morning. A minibus carrying passengers plunged into the Alaknanda River on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway near Pergholteer. The bus was carrying a total of 19 passengers, and one person has been confirmed dead, while several others remain missing. Rescue operations are underway with teams from SDRF, police, and administration working tirelessly at the scene.
Bus Lost Control After Collision with Truck
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According to eyewitness accounts and the bus driver, the accident occurred when a speeding truck collided with the bus from the front near Gochar. Following the impact, the bus lost control and directly plunged into the Alaknanda River. The driver stated that he was transporting passengers from Kedarnath darshan to Badrinath. The truck driver fled the scene after the collision. Currently, some of the injured have been admitted to the district hospital, and their condition is critical.
Rescue and Relief Operations Continue
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Upon receiving information about the incident, teams from SDRF and the police reached the scene. So far, 8 to 9 injured individuals have been rescued from the river and taken to the hospital. A search operation is being conducted in the river to locate the remaining missing people. Identification of the deceased and information regarding the condition of the other passengers are being gathered. The administration has ordered an investigation into the accident.
Poor Weather and Landslides Disrupt Travel
Meanwhile, the continuous rainfall in Uttarakhand has further complicated the Char Dham pilgrimage. Heavy landslides occurred in the Munakatiya and Sonprayag Shital Bridge area on Wednesday night, disrupting traffic on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway (NH-58). Due to safety concerns, passengers have been halted in Sonprayag. The highway remained completely closed from 5 am to 8 am on Thursday to clear the debris and boulders.
