A devastating bus accident occurred in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on November 4, 2024, resulting in the loss of 36 lives and injuring 24 others. The privately operated bus, carrying around 60 passengers, fell into a 200-meter gorge near Marchula area, just 35 km shy of its destination, Ramnagar. Overloading is suspected to be a contributing factor to the accident.
Rescue and relief operations were swiftly launched, with police and National and State Disaster Response Forces rushing to the scene. Four seriously injured passengers were airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh, and one was taken to Sushila Tiwari Hospital, Haldwani. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured.
[news_related_post]The incident has sparked widespread condolences, including from President Droupadi Murmu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Uttarakhand government has ordered a magisterial probe into the accident, and two transport officials have been suspended.
