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Uttarakhand: 7 pilgrims from Gujarat killed in bus accident

Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

A bus carrying 35 individuals encountered an accident in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, resulting in the loss of seven lives and injuring 28.

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Seven people were killed and 28 injured when a bus carrying pilgrims from Gujarat plunged into a gorge in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. The bus was on its way back from Gangotri when the driver lost control of the vehicle at Gangnani, leading to the accident. (PTI)

Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

Seven people were killed and 28 injured when a bus carrying pilgrims from Gujarat plunged into a gorge in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. The bus was on its way back from Gangotri when the driver lost control of the vehicle at Gangnani, leading to the accident. (PTI)

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Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police Arpan Yaduvanshi told news agency PTI that the accident took place around 4.15 pm on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway in Bhatwadi tehsil. (PTI)

Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police Arpan Yaduvanshi told news agency PTI that the accident took place around 4.15 pm on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway in Bhatwadi tehsil. (PTI)

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He said seven pilgrims, all residents of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, died on the spot. The SP said the bus had 35 occupants at the time of the accident. (ANI)

Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

He said seven pilgrims, all residents of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, died on the spot. The SP said the bus had 35 occupants at the time of the accident. (ANI)

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He mentioned that seven pilgrims, hailing from Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, died on the spot. The Superintendent of Police (SP) added that the bus had a total of 35 occupants during the time of the incident. (ANI)

Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

He mentioned that seven pilgrims, hailing from Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, died on the spot. The Superintendent of Police (SP) added that the bus had a total of 35 occupants during the time of the incident. (ANI)

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the administration is in constant touch with the Uttarakhand government. "I am saddened by the tragic incident in which the pilgrims from Gujarat lost their lives after the bus fell into the gorge in Uttarakhand. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased," Patel posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured citizens," he added. (ANI)

Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the administration is in constant touch with the Uttarakhand government. "I am saddened by the tragic incident in which the pilgrims from Gujarat lost their lives after the bus fell into the gorge in Uttarakhand. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased," Patel posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured citizens," he added. (ANI)

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