A tragic bus accident occurred on the Rudraprayag-Badrinath Highway in Uttarakhand. A mini bus, carrying 20 passengers, plunged into the Alaknanda River near Gholthir. The accident resulted in the death of two people, including a 17-year-old girl from Surat, named Dreamy Soni. Eight others were injured, with three being from Gujarat. As many as ten people are still unaccounted for, including two from Gujarat.
The bus was a tempo traveller, and the passengers included individuals from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. They were on a pilgrimage to various religious sites in Uttarakhand. The Soni family, who lived in Silicon Palace, Surat, was among those on board. The family included Ishwar Soni, his wife Bhavna, their daughter Dreamy, and two other children.
Initial reports suggest that the bus lost control and fell into the river due to heavy rain and bad weather in the area. Witnesses say the bus slid off the road and into the river, which was flowing rapidly due to the rain. The incident has left the local community in shock and mourning.
Upon learning of the accident, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police quickly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations. They faced challenges due to the river’s swift current, which complicated efforts to locate passengers. As the rescue teams worked, they managed to save several individuals, who were then transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The Uttarakhand police spokesperson, IG Neelesh Anand Bharne, confirmed that the bus, carrying 20 people, had indeed fallen into the river. Rescue operations are ongoing, with hopes of finding the missing passengers.
The Soni family’s loss is particularly heart-wrenching for the Surat community, as Dreamy was just 17 years old. The family was said to be travelling to experience the spiritual sites of North India.
As rescue operations continue, the local administration is focused on finding the missing passengers as well as providing support to the families affected by this tragedy. The government has expressed condolences and assured assistance to the affected families.
This accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of road travel, especially in adverse weather conditions, and highlights the need for improved safety measures to protect passengers. The families of those involved in the accident are now facing the unimaginable heartache of loss and uncertainty as they wait for news about their loved ones.
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