Overview
- The Haryana-registered vehicle returning from Kainchi Dham veered off the road late Saturday near Jyolikot and fell into a gorge.
- All 16 occupants were located and evacuated to Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani, with several reported in critical condition.
- Doctors identified the deceased as driver Sonu Singh of Rohtak and passenger Gaurav Bansal of Delhi.
- Jyolikot police, SDRF teams and local villagers conducted a difficult nighttime rescue that continued until about 4:30 a.m.
- Early reports conflict on the depth of the fall and the exact injured count, and police have opened a detailed investigation.