Expressing grief over the accident, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the district administration to hold out reduction and rescue work expeditiously
Visual from the accident web site in Uttarkashi. ANI
At least 25 individuals had been killed and few others bought injured after a bus they had been travelling in fell right into a gorge close to Damta in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Sunday.
“A very tragic incident took place today, involving the accident of a bus of pilgrims from Panna, Madhya Pradesh; 25 people have died. We are putting all relief efforts. Both DM and SP sent to spot, HM has sent NDRF team,” mentioned Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
“SDRF team immediately arrived at the spot; Damta lies between Dehradun and Uttarkashi and rescue from Dehradun is easier. Hospitals nearby have already been informed. All rescue efforts are underway. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (Shivraj Singh Chouhan) had called as well, we are in continuous touch,” he added.
SDRF group instantly arrived on the spot; Damta lies between Dehradun & Uttarkashi & rescue from Dehradun is simpler. Hospitals close by have already been knowledgeable. All rescue efforts are underway. MP CM had referred to as as nicely, we’re in steady contact: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar S Dhami pic.twitter.com/ZxzSTHb91z
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 5, 2022
Meanwhile, Chouhan knowledgeable that he will likely be visiting Dehradun tonight.
“Bus accident of pilgrims from Panna on Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is unfortunate. I’ve spoken with CM PS Dhami… A team from Delhi has been rushed to Uttarakhand for relief and rescue operation. I’m myself going to Dehradun tonight,” Chouhan mentioned.
Madhya Pradesh | Bus accident of pilgrims from Panna on Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is unlucky. I’ve spoken with CM PS Dhami…A group from Delhi has been rushed to Uttarakhand for reduction & rescue operation. I’m myself going to Dehradun tonight…: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan pic.twitter.com/19lxecySTE
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 5, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs every for the households of the deceased and Rs 50,000 every for the injured.
“The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the accident in Uttarakhand. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each,” PMO India tweeted.
The Prime Minister has introduced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh every from PMNRF for the subsequent of kin of those that misplaced their lives within the accident in Uttarakhand. The injured can be given Rs. 50,000 every.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 5, 2022
Expressing grief over the accident, Dhami directed the district administration to hold out reduction and rescue work expeditiously.
“CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Disaster Control Room in Dehradun pertaining to a bus accident in Uttarkashi dist. He directed the district administration to carry out relief & rescue work expeditiously along with proper treatment of the injured,” in keeping with the Chief Minister’s Office.
Uttarakhand | CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Disaster Control Room in Dehradun pertaining to a bus accident in Uttarkashi dist. He directed the district administration to hold out reduction & rescue work expeditiously together with correct therapy of the injured: CMO pic.twitter.com/IkRro1dHxC
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 5, 2022
(With inputs from businesses)