Bus Plunges Into Gorge in Uttarakhand, Leaving 4 Dead and 21 Injured

The accident occurred near Bhimtal as the driver lost control; rescue operations are underway with local and state teams assisting.

A state roadways bus carrying 27 passengers fell into a 1,500-foot gorge near Bhimtal in Uttarakhand, resulting in 4 fatalities and 21 injuries.
The bus was traveling from Almora to Haldwani when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to crash into the gorge.
Rescue efforts involved local residents, police, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with injured passengers being pulled out using ropes.
The critically injured are receiving treatment at Sushila Tiwari Government Hospital in Haldwani, with additional medical support sent from AIIMS Rishikesh.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences for the victims and directed swift relief and rescue operations.