Innova car went out of control and plunged into a river
DEHRADUN: Four people were killed after an Innova car lost control and plunged into a river near Dabrani, around 20 metres beyond Gangnani on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand. Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and teams from the 108 emergency service were rushed to the spot. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
The bodies of four people have been recovered from the riverbank, while a search operation is underway to check whether anyone else was travelling in the vehicle, officials said. Following reports of the accident, relief and rescue teams were mobilised on the instructions of District Magistrate Prashant Arya. The search operation involves the water police and divers, who are working amid strong river currents to locate any other possible passengers. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Officials are also trying to establish contact with the families of those killed. Download the TOI App.
The administration is monitoring the situation, with officials at the site directed to provide immediate assistance and expedite rescue efforts. The Disaster Management Centre and medical teams have also been placed on high alert to ensure that any survivors receive first aid and are shifted to hospital without delay.