Saturday, 15 JUNE 2024 | PNS | RUDRAPRAYAG
In latest news from Uttarakhand, in a ghastly accident, at least 10 people died when a tempo traveller with about 23 passengers on board veered off Badrinath Highway and plunged into Alaknanda river. Four of the injured were airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh. Rescue operation is still going on in full swing, said Rudraprayag SP Vishakha Ashok Bhadane. Death toll may rise, said those engaged in rescue operation.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a message posted on X expressed grief and distress over the death of so many people in the road mishap in Rudraprayag district. He further said that the Centre and the State government are standing by the bereaved families while the State and the district administrations are working to provide all possible assistance to the affected.
