Uttarakhand: At least 22 dead after bus falls into Bhagirathi river
The vehicle was carrying 29 people, three of whom have been rescued so far.
At least 22 people died after the bus they were travelling in fell into Uttarakhand’s Bhagirathi river, ANI reported. All were residents of Madhya Pradesh.
The vehicle was carrying 29 people, three of whom have been rescued so far. The bus was travelling from Uttarkashi to Gangotri. The passengers were Char Dham yatra devotees, LiveHindustan reported.
Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the victims’ families, and Rs 50,000 to those injured in the accident, ANI reported.
#UPDATE Uttarkashi bus accident: 22 bodies recovered so far, 8 injured admitted to hospital. All were residents of Madhya Pradesh.
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Uttarakhand CM announces an ex gratia of Rs. 1 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed, Rs. 50,000 to injured in Uttarkashi accident.
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Uttarakhand: Bus carrying 29 people from Uttarkashi to Gangotri falls into river, 4 bodies recovered and 3 rescued so far
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