Passenger bus plunges into gorge in Almora, 5 dead, rescue operations underway

At least five people lost their lives when a bus carrying over 40 passengers veered off the road and plummeted into a deep gorge in Almora, Uttarakhand. The incident occurred as the bus, en route from Naini Danda to Ramnagar, lost control along a precarious stretch by the riverbank, tumbling into a ditch.

Emergency responders swiftly mobilized, with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) arriving on the scene shortly after the crash. Rescue efforts are ongoing as teams work tirelessly to retrieve passengers and assess the extent of injuries. Authorities have voiced concerns that the death toll could increase as the search continues, with some passengers reportedly in critical condition.

Local officials are coordinating relief efforts and are providing medical aid to the injured. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, though officials suspect challenging road conditions may have played a role. Further updates on the casualties and rescue progress are anticipated as authorities continue their efforts in this devastating incident

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