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Nainital Gorge Tragedy: 3 Dead as Tourist Car Plunges 50 Feet Near Bainchi Dham

A tragic accident unfolded in Uttarakhand's Nainital district when a car full of tourists veered off the road. The vehicle plunged into a 50-foot-deep pit near Bhowali on the way to Kainchi Dham. Sadly, three people lost their lives, while the others were rescued and taken for medical treatment. This incident highlights the perilous conditions on some mountain roads, coming just weeks after another major vehicle rescue in the same district.

Key Points: Uttarakhand SDRF Rescues Injured After Nainital Car Falls Into Pit

  • The accident occurred near Bhowali as tourists traveled from Bareilly to Kainchi Dham in Nainital
  • Three fatalities included two women and a child among the seven occupants
  • Local residents alerted authorities, prompting a swift SDRF and police rescue operation
  • This follows another recent SDRF rescue of three from a truck in a 200-meter ditch
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Uttarakhand: SDRF teams resuce injured after car falls in 50-foot-deep pit in Nainital

A car carrying tourists fell into a 50-foot-deep pit near Bhowali, Nainital. Three people, including two women and a child, died. SDRF teams rescued the injured.

"The car carrying seven people who were going to the Kianchi Dham... fell into a 50-foot-deep pit near Bhowali... Three people have died, and the rest are undergoing medical treatment. - Bhavna, SDRF Sub-Inspector"

Nainital, December 18

A car ferrying seven people who were going to the Kianchi Dham met with an accident and fell into a 50-foot-deep pit near Bhowali. According to the Police, three people have died, and the rest are undergoing medical treatment.

Bhavna, Sub-Inspector, SDRF, on Thursday detailed the tragic accident in the Nainital district of Nainital of Uttarakhand, where a car fell into a deep pit on the way to Kainchi Dham, claiming the lives of three out of seven tourists.

The vehicle carrying tourists from Bareilly to Kainchi Dham in Nainital plunged into a 50-foot-deep gorge. Two women and a child among the nine occupants of the vehicle died tragically at the scene.

"The car carrying seven people who were going to the Kianchi Dham...The vehicle fell into a 50-foot-deep pit near Bhowali...Three people have died, and the rest are undergoing medical treatment," Bhavna said.

After the accident, the locals immediately informed the police. The police and SDRF teams arrived at the spot, rescued the injured from the gorge, and sent them to a nearby primary health centre for treatment.

The families of the victims have been informed, and the bodies are being sent for post-mortem examination after the necessary formalities.

Further details are awaited in the incident.

Earlier, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after a truck crashed into a ditch in Nainital. The incident occurred near the Lohali area of the Nainital district on December 3.

A local person informed the SDRF team about the incident on Tuesday, after which they immediately left for the spot with rescue equipment. As per the official statement, the truck fell into a deep ditch of 200 meters.

Acting swiftly on the incident, the SDRF team rescued three injured individuals and admitted them to the hospital for further treatment.

An official statement from SDRF stated, "On December 3, 2024, SDRF was informed by a local person that a truck had fallen into a ditch near the Lohali area, for which the SDRF team is required for rescue. On the said information, the SDRF team immediately left for the spot with rescue equipment under the leadership of Chief Constable Naveen Kunwar."

"The SDRF team reached the spot and took immediate action, reached the said vehicle in a deep ditch about 200 meters below and 03 injured were brought to the main road through an alternative route on a stretcher and sent to the hospital by ambulance for proper treatment," it added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Salute to the SDRF teams and the local police for their swift action. These are our real heroes, risking their lives in difficult terrain to save others. The article mentions another rescue earlier this month too. They are constantly on duty.
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Aman W
Very tragic news. This highlights a serious issue though. How many more accidents do we need before the authorities properly fix these mountain roads and install safety barriers? It's not just about rescue, it's about prevention.
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Sarah B
Om Shanti. Such a devastating loss for the families from Bareilly. Going on a pilgrimage and meeting with such a fate... it's unthinkable. I hope the injured recover fully. The locals informing the police immediately was crucial.
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Karthik V
The article says the car was ferrying seven, then mentions nine occupants? There seems to be a discrepancy in the reporting. Regardless, the loss of life is tragic. Authorities must also ensure vehicles are not overloaded on these routes.
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Nisha Z
Heart-wrenching. Kainchi Dham is a place of peace, and for this to happen on the way there... Life is so fragile. My deepest condolences. Thank God for the SDRF and the local people who helped.

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