Uttarakhand: 4 dead after bus falls into 1,500 ft gorge in Bhimtal, 23 injured; state announces ₹10 lakh ex-gratia
Live MintUttarakhand bus accident: The Uttarakhand government has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased, ₹3 lakh for the families of those seriously injured in the bus accident that occurred on Wednesday. At least 4 died, and 23 others were injured after a bus fell into a 1,500 feet deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Bhimtal. "The news of the death of 4 people in the unfortunate bus accident near Bhimtal is extremely heart-rending.The seriously injured people are being treated at Sushila Tiwari Government Hospital, Haldwani, and a team of doctors from AIIMS Rishikesh has also been sent to Haldwani. Uttarakhand bus accident: Rescue operations underway The accident occurred on the Bhimtal-Ranibagh road, after which the police quickly arrived at the scene and began rescue operations, as per multiple reports.