Four Killed, Two Missing as Car Falls into Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi: Four people, including two women, were killed after an Innova SUV skidded off the Gangotri National Highway and plunged into the Bhagirathi River near Gangani in Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning.

According to officials, seven people were travelling from Uttarkashi towards Gangotri Dham when the accident occurred in Bhatwari tehsil. Four bodies have been recovered, while a 17-year-old boy was rescued in critical condition. Two women remain missing, and search operations are underway.

The deceased have been identified as Ashokben Patel (49), Rutika Ashokbhai Patel (19), Ghanshyambhai Sarvaliya (32), all from Gujarat, and driver Surendra Singh from Haridwar. The injured teenager, Vedant Ashokbhai Patel, is being airlifted for medical treatment.

The missing women have been identified as Sudaben Ashokbhai Patel (45) and Kiranben Vishalbhai Patel (34).

Police, SDRF, NDRF and medical teams are carrying out rescue and search operations at the accident site.

Himalayan Live Bureau