Two Kanwariyas lost their lives and 13 others sustained injuries when a truck carrying 16 pilgrims overturned near Jajal in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred around 9:30 am. Five seriously injured individuals were shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh and the remaining are receiving treatment in the Narendra Nagar sub-district hospital.
Tehri Garhwal CMO Dr. Shyam Vijay said, “An accident took place near Jajal at around 9.30 am... A total of 16 people were in the truck. Eight have been sent to the Narendra Nagar sub-district hospital... Five with serious injuries have been admitted to AIIMS. Two pilgrims have died. One is completely stable.”
"Our medical teams reached the spot immediately, and it was reported that a truck was found overturned," he added.
Meanwhile, in Uttarkashi district, restoration work on the Yamunotri National Highway is underway at full speed after sections of the road were washed away due to heavy rain and landslides.
Work is also progressing in Ojri, where seven heavy-duty machines, including Poklane and JCBs, have been deployed to clear debris and restore road connectivity.
The District Magistrate emphasised that ensuring the safety and support of pilgrims and local residents remains the top priority. He directed all teams on the ground to carry out their work with urgency, sensitivity, and vigilance.
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