Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has expressed grief over the accident that took place the previous night in Almora district in which 3 persons were killed and 3 others were injured. In his condolence message, Mr. Bahuguna has prayed for the peace of the departed soul and strength for the bereaved families. He has also prayed for the early recovery of injured persons.
According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, a Maruti Van (DL-2 CN 1446) was heading towards Bhikiyasen from Haldwani carrying six persons when it fell into a 100 metres deep gorge at Sukholi Band 37 km away from Ranikhet at 11 pm on Wednesday killing 3 persons including the driver and injuring other 3 persons. The injured were rushed to Khairna Hospital by 108 Ambulance.
