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5 Gujarat devotees killed as car plunges into Uttarakhand gorge
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:37 AM
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Five out of seven devotees from Gujarat died after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand.
A tragic road accident occurred in Uttarakhand where a car carrying devotees from Gujarat plunged into a deep gorge. The incident resulted in the immediate death of five of the seven passengers on board.
The victims were identified as devotees who had traveled from Gujarat for religious purposes. The sudden fall of the vehicle into the ravine made rescue operations challenging in the initial moments.
Local authorities have taken charge of the situation to manage the aftermath of the crash. The remaining two survivors from the vehicle were recovered from the site.
Investigations into the cause of the accident, including potential mechanical failure or driver error, are underway by the local police.
The victims were identified as devotees who had traveled from Gujarat for religious purposes. The sudden fall of the vehicle into the ravine made rescue operations challenging in the initial moments.
Local authorities have taken charge of the situation to manage the aftermath of the crash. The remaining two survivors from the vehicle were recovered from the site.
Investigations into the cause of the accident, including potential mechanical failure or driver error, are underway by the local police.