News of a frightening accident is coming from Bhimtal area of Nainital district of Uttarakhand. A roadways bus full of passengers has fallen into a deep gorge in Bhimtal. Police has informed that so far 3 passengers have been reported dead in this accident. At the same time, many people are reported to be injured. Rescue operation has been started by the administration. Nainital SSP Prahlad Meena has said that many people have been injured due to the roadways bus falling into the gorge in Bhimtal. Rescue teams are being sent to the spot.
How many passengers were there in the bus?
According to the information given by the state SDRF, a bus full of passengers fell into a 1500 feet deep gorge near Bhimtal in Uttarakhand on Wednesday. According to the information, the bus was going from Almora to Haldwani and at the time of the accident, there were 27 passengers in it. Three of them have died. As soon as information about the incident was received, two SDRF teams from Nainital and Khairna have been sent to the spot. More information about the accident is awaited.
Rescue operations difficult due to depth
At the same time, 24 injured passengers have been sent to the community health center of Bhimtal for treatment. 15 ambulances are being sent from Haldwani to the spot to immediately take the seriously injured to health centers. According to the information, rescue operations are being difficult due to the bus falling too deep. The injured are being brought up on shoulders with the help of ropes.
CM Dhami took cognizance of the incident
State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also taken cognizance of the bus accident in Bhimtal. He wrote on X - "The news of the bus accident near Bhimtal is very sad. The local administration has been directed for immediate relief and rescue work. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the passengers."
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