DEVPRAYAG, OCT 15: A severe road accident on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway resulted in the loss of two lives and left three individuals injured when a passenger vehicle traveling from Chandigarh lost control and plunged into a 150-metre-deep gorge near Pali village. The incident occurred during a journey undertaken by the passengers for a religious ceremony in Rudraprayag.
Emergency response teams, including local police personnel and state disaster response forces, immediately initiated rescue operations despite the challenging terrain and difficult geography. Officials affirmed that the deceased individuals were identified as Satyeshwari Devi and the driver, Anil, both residents of Chamoli district. Due to the deep gorge and adjacent water flow, teams utilized rafts to navigate the river route and transport the victims safely to Devprayag.
Administrative officials visited the site to supervise the rescue efforts and coordinate medical assistance for the injured. Authorities stated that the three surviving passengers, identified as Uttam Singh, Tisha Rawat, and Sunita Devi, were promptly rushed to the community health centre in Bagi for medical treatment. Official inquest proceedings have commenced while family members of the victims have been informed as investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances behind the accident.
