Five killed, 11 injured after pick-up vehicle falls into gorge in Champawat

  • | Sunday | 27th January, 2019

DEHRADUN: At least five persons were killed and 11 were injured after a vehicle carrying a dead body fell into deep gorge on Tanakpur-Pithoragarh National Highway in Champawat district on Sunday morning.The victims were on their way to Rameswar ghat from Barakot to attend a funeral. According to preliminary reports, there were over 20 persons inside the ill-fated vehicle carrying the dead body.After receiving information, police along with locals reached the spot and initiated relief and rescue operation.According to officials, 11 injured persons have been taken to hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at around 12:15pm at Mirtoli.

DEHRADUN: At least five persons were killed and 11 were injured after a vehicle carrying a dead body fell into deep gorge on Tanakpur-Pithoragarh National Highway in Champawat district on Sunday morning.The victims were on their way to Rameswar ghat from Barakot to attend a funeral. The accident occurred at around 12:15pm at Mirtoli. According to preliminary reports, there were over 20 persons inside the ill-fated vehicle carrying the dead body.After receiving information, police along with locals reached the spot and initiated relief and rescue operation.According to officials, 11 injured persons have been taken to hospital for treatment.

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