Uttarakhand: Major accident in Rudraprayag, bus full of passengers falls in Alaknanda river, 7 rescued, 11 missing, 1 dead

Rudraprayag: A major accident took place in Gholthir of Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Thursday morning. An entire bus sank in the overflowing Alaknanda river. About five people are reported to be scattered outside. After the accident, there was chaos at the spot. Security agencies have reached the spot after receiving information about the accident. According to the information received, this accident took place on the Badrinath National Highway. So far one person has also been reported dead in this accident. 7 people have been rescued while 11 people are still missing.

A bus fell into the Alaknanda river in Gholthir area of ​​Rudraprayag. It is being told that at the time when this incident happened, there were 18 people on the bus. After getting information about the incident, SDRF and local police have started rescue operation on the spot. So far, there is also news of one person being killed in this accident. With the efforts of SDRF and local administration, 7 out of 18 people have been rescued so far, while 11 people are still missing. Every possible effort is being made to search for them.

The flow of Alaknanda river was fast due to rain
Let us tell you that due to heavy rains in different areas of Kedarnath and Rudraprayag for the last few days, the flow of water in Alaknanda Nandi is also fast. In such a situation, it is being said that many passengers have been swept away in its strong current due to the bus falling into it. The administration is currently engaged in rescue operation. So far, there is news of the death of one person in this accident.