Uttarakhand: 16 people rescued so far in Pauri Garhwal bus accident

At least 16 people have been rescued so far in the Pauri Garhwal bus accident. Earlier on Tuesday, a bus carrying a wedding procession of 45 to 50 people fell into a gorge near Simdi village in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district.

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Updated Oct 5, 2022, 06:11 IST

Uttarakhand 16 people rescued so far in Pauri Garhwal bus accident

Pauri Garhwal: Sixteen people have been rescued so far in the Pauri Garhwal bus accident, said Haridwar Superintendent of Police City Swatantra Kumar Singh.

Earlier on Tuesday, a bus carrying a wedding procession of 45 to 50 people fell into a gorge near Simdi village in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district.

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"A wedding procession had left in a bus from here, Laldhang; an accident occurred. Information is being taken from the family members. A rescue operation is still underway by Pauri Police and SDRF at the spot," said Haridwar SP City Swatantra Kumar Singh.

"Around 40-42 people were on the bus, including women and children. We are in continuous touch with the Pauri police and villagers. So far, 15-16 people have been rescued and sent to the nearest hospital. No information on any deaths received yet," he added.

(The article is authored by ANI. Only the headline has been changed.)

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