The bus belonging to Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN), was on its way to Ramnagar when it lost control near Bhikiyasen.
7 killed as Bus falls into gorge in Almora
Almora: At least seven people were killed, and 11 others injured after the bus in Almora’s Bhikiyasen on Tuesday morning.
A police official said, the bus belonging to Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN), was on its way to Ramnagar when it lost control near Bhikiyasen.
Teams from the district administration, police and state disaster response force (SDRF) were rushed to the spot following the accident. The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital
Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Devendra Pincha said, “Eighteen people were travelling in the KMVN mini bus when it lost control and fell into the gorge. The bodies have been retrieved, and the injured have been sent to the hospital.”
According to the police, the cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.
Every year, over 1,000 road accidents are reported in the state, with the treacherous, winding, and narrow roads on the mountainous terrain often exacerbating the danger.
This issue is particularly acute during the monsoon and winter seasons, when poor visibility makes already challenging journeys even more hazardous.
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