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Updated June 11th 2024, 23:25 IST

Bus Full of Pilgrims Plunges Into Ravine in Uttarkashi District, 15 Evacuated

A passenger bus careened off the road near Ganganani on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district

Reported by: Isha Bhandari
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Bus Full of Pilgrims Plunges Into Ravine in Uttarkashi District, 15 Evacuated | Image: ANI

New Delhi: A passenger bus careened off the road near Ganganani on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district, plunging 15-20 meters below the road surface. Responders managed to evacuate 15 individuals from the ravine, bringing them safely to the road above.

The incident has prompted a massive rescue operation involving the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local police, ambulance services, and rapid response teams.

Further details are awaited… 

Published June 11th 2024, 23:25 IST