1 minute read
According to district authorities, the 45-seater passenger bus fell into a 200-metre-deep gorge at Marchula this morning while travelling from Pauri in Garhwal to Ramnagar in Kumaon – an overnight journey of about 250 km. It met with the accident about 35 km from the destination Rampur. Police and the State Disaster Response Force have launched a rescue operation at the accident site.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has conveyed his condolences and directed swift relief efforts for the victims.
Also Read- Kerala Temple Fire: 150 people were injured, including eight seriously
The Chief Minister has directed the suspension of RTO officials in the area. He has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of those killed in the accident, and an assistance of Rs 1 lakh for those injured. A magisterial inquiry has also been ordered.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the families of those killed in the accident and said the state government is supervising relief work in the area. He announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the dead and assistance of Rs 50,000 for the injured.