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Uttarakhand: 5 Dead, 3 Hurt as Car Falls into Gorge, Ignites
✍️ Latestly
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 06:32 AM
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A tragic accident occurred in Uttarakhand's Barakot area when a vehicle plunged into a deep gorge, subsequently catching fire. Five individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries.
Tragedy struck in Uttarakhand's Barakot region today as a vehicle fell into a deep gorge, leading to a fire. The incident resulted in the deaths of five people, with three others suffering injuries.
Information regarding the accident was relayed from the District Control Room to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The vehicle reportedly went off the road and plunged into the gorge near the Bapru-Bantoli road.
Emergency services were mobilized to the scene. The SDRF confirmed the casualties and the number of injured individuals. Further details about the cause of the accident and the identities of the victims are being investigated.
Information regarding the accident was relayed from the District Control Room to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The vehicle reportedly went off the road and plunged into the gorge near the Bapru-Bantoli road.
Emergency services were mobilized to the scene. The SDRF confirmed the casualties and the number of injured individuals. Further details about the cause of the accident and the identities of the victims are being investigated.