In a devastating incident, at least 36 individuals have lost their lives in Uttarakhand, India, when a bus veered off course and plummeted into a deep gorge. Authorities have confirmed that the bus was carrying 44 passengers at the time of the accident, which occurred in Marchula, located in Almora district. The driver reportedly lost control, resulting in the bus falling approximately 50 meters into a ditch early Monday morning.
Tragic Bus Accident in Uttarakhand Claims 36 Lives
Tragic Bus Accident in Uttarakhand Claims 36 Lives
A catastrophic bus plunge into a gorge in India's Uttarakhand leads to multiple fatalities and urgent inquiries.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with injured passengers swiftly transported to local hospitals. Disturbing images from the scene depict a severely mangled bus lying overturned at the bottom of the hill, where many passengers tragically died on impact. In response to the disaster, the Uttarakhand state government has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash, as bus travel is a dominant mode of transportation in this mountainous region, despite frequent accidents.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families, announcing a compensation package of 200,000 rupees (approximately $2,378 or £1,834) for those deceased and 50,000 rupees for the injured passengers. Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also pledged financial support to the affected families.
India has one of the highest road accident fatalities globally, with around 160,000 deaths annually, often attributed to factors like speeding and non-compliance with safety regulations. Despite the dangers associated with bus travel, many operators continue to overlook safety standards and overcrowd their vehicles, putting lives at risk.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families, announcing a compensation package of 200,000 rupees (approximately $2,378 or £1,834) for those deceased and 50,000 rupees for the injured passengers. Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also pledged financial support to the affected families.
India has one of the highest road accident fatalities globally, with around 160,000 deaths annually, often attributed to factors like speeding and non-compliance with safety regulations. Despite the dangers associated with bus travel, many operators continue to overlook safety standards and overcrowd their vehicles, putting lives at risk.
