Dehradun witnessed a shocking road tragedy as an HRTC bus carrying dozens plummeted into Sudoi Khadd, resulting in three immediate fatalities and numerous injuries. The early morning journey from Nerwa to Paonta Sahib turned fatal on a notorious Uttarakhand stretch.
Reports indicate the 6:30 AM starter lost balance near 10 AM when yielding to an oncoming truck caused the embankment to collapse. The bus flipped repeatedly, ejecting passengers into the abyss.
Heroic interventions by SDRF, police, and villagers ensued. Over 15 survivors, bearing severe trauma, were rushed to trauma centers with advanced life support on standby.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami cut short his schedule to oversee operations. “Spoke to DM Dehradun; rescue underway with medical high-alert status. Airlifts prepared if needed,” his X update read.
The CM’s hands-on approach reassures a shaken public, promising justice through investigation.
Experts decry recurring perils on these serpentine paths: subpar roads, overloading, and seasonal risks. This crash amplifies calls for radar surveillance and reinforced barriers.
As dawn breaks on exhaustive searches, Uttarakhand reaffirms resilience against nature’s fury and human error.