Vehicle falls into Alaknanda; 2 dead, 10 missing.
A tragic accident occurred in Uttarakhand when a vehicle carrying 20 people, including the driver, plunged into the Alaknanda River. The vehicle was transporting a group of pilgrims when it veered off the road and fell into the fast-flowing river under unclear circumstances. Two people have been confirmed dead so far, while 10 others remain missing. Search and rescue operations are currently underway, with teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local authorities deployed to the site. The accident has caused widespread shock and concern, with officials working urgently to locate the missing and assist the affected families.
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Two Dead, Ten Missing After Tempo Traveller Falls Into Alaknanda Gorge
At least two people were killed, eight injured, and ten others reported missing after a tempo traveller carrying 20 passengers fell into a deep gorge and plunged into the Alaknanda river valley in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. The vehicle was reportedly en route to Badrinath Dham as part of the Char Dham Yatra when the accident occurred at around 7:30 a.m.
The tempo traveller was carrying pilgrims from Udaipur in Rajasthan who had come to Uttarakhand for the sacred Char Dham pilgrimage. According to initial reports, the vehicle lost control and fell into the gorge under circumstances that are yet to be determined.
The confirmation was given by Satyendra Singh Bhandari, a member of the Red Cross Society rescue team. He added that ten passengers are still unaccounted for and rescue teams are making every effort to trace them.
Seven people, including three women and two children, were injured in the incident. All of them have been hospitalized and are currently undergoing treatment. Their condition is said to be stable, but they remain under close medical observation.
The tempo traveller is believed to have veered off the road while navigating through the hilly terrain, which is prone to accidents, especially during the monsoon season.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and assured that all necessary steps are being taken to assist the victims. He also stated that rescue operations would continue until the missing are found.
However, the difficult mountainous routes and unpredictable weather conditions make travel during the yatra season challenging and sometimes dangerous.
Key Points:
- Tragic Incident: A tempo traveller carrying 20 pilgrims from Udaipur to Badrinath fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district around 7:30 a.m. on June 26, 2025.
- Casualties and Injuries: At least two people have been confirmed dead, eight are injured (including women and children), and ten remain missing.
- Rescue Operations: SDRF and local teams have recovered two bodies and are continuing search efforts for the missing passengers.
- Pilgrimage Connection: The victims were on the Char Dham Yatra, highlighting the risks involved in traveling through treacherous mountain roads during pilgrimage season.