Uttarakhand: At least 5 dead after bus carrying 30 passengers falls into gorge in Dehradun

Dehradun: At least five people were killed and several others were injured on Tuesday morning after a bus carrying 30 passengers fell into a deep gorge in the Kalsi area of Uttarakhand's Dehradun district.

Where and how did the accident happen?

According to reports provided by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the bus, which belonged to the Himachal Roadways, was carrying over 30 passengers at the time of the accident, which occurred near Kuanu on Meenak Road.

The officials said that several injured people have been admitted to the near by hospital for treatment.  

To carry out rescue operation, SDRF teams that were stationed at Dakpathar, Chakrata, Mori and Tiuni were immediately rushed to the accident spot upon receiving the news of the accident.  

What did Uttarakhand CM say?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the accident and said that he spoke to the District Magistrate and has issued necessary instructions to rescue the passengers.  

Taking to X, Dhami wrote, "We have received the extremely distressing news of the accident involving a bus of the Himachal Transport Corporation on the Kwanu-Minas Motor Road in the Kalsi area (Dehradun). Upon receiving information about the accident, I spoke with the District Magistrate over the phone and issued necessary instructions."

"All nearby medical centres have been placed on high alert mode. If needed, any seriously injured passengers will be airlifted and admitted to advanced medical centres. I pray to God for the safe well-being of all passengers," he further said. 

According to authorities, rescue and relief operations are currently underway and further details are awaited.