Tragedy on the Road: Himachal Bus Falls Into Stream, Lives Lost
A routine morning journey turned into heartbreak when an HRTC bus from the Nerwa depot, carrying over 30 passengers, plunged into the Shudoi stream near Kwanu in Uttarakhand. The accident, which occurred around 9:30 am while the bus was navigating a narrow stretch to give way to another vehicle, claimed three lives and left many others injured.
Rescue teams from SDRF, Himachal Police, and Uttarakhand Police rushed to the site, pulling survivors from the wreckage and sending them to nearby hospitals for urgent care. The bus conductor’s quick call to authorities helped trigger immediate action.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow, urging officials to extend every possible support to the victims and their families. He emphasized that the injured must receive the best medical treatment, even directing that those in critical condition be airlifted if necessary.
This tragedy is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety on the region’s challenging routes. Families are grieving, communities are shaken, and the focus now rests on healing and support for those affected.
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