Two Nepalese nationals were injured in the accident that occurred near Betalghat. Representative image/File photo
Dehradun, April 9
Eight people, including seven Nepalese nationals, died when their vehicle fell into a 150-foot-deep gorge in Nainital district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, police said.
Two Nepalese nationals were injured in the accident that occurred near Betalghat, they said.
After receiving information about the accident, a State Disaster Response Team (SDRF) team rushed to the spot. The SDRF team along with locals and police personnel retrieved eight bodies. The injured were rushed to the hospital, police said.
The vehicle was carrying nine Nepalese nationals, all residents of Mahendranagar. They were headed home when the accident took place.
The driver, Rajendra Kumar, who was among those killed, was a resident of Betalghat, they said.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Heatwave alert for northwest India; mercury may hit 45 degrees Celsius in Delhi
A fresh heatwave spell will also commence over east and cent...
No exception made in granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, critical analysis of verdict welcome: Supreme Court
The bench refuses to consider claims and counter-claims by a...
Will soon file prosecution complaint against Arvind Kejriwal, AAP in excise policy case, ED tells Supreme Court
The statements is made by the ED during the hearing on Kejri...
ED can’t arrest PMLA accused without court’s nod after filing of complaint, rules Supreme Court
The verdict comes on a petition filed by one Tarsem Lal chal...
Mumbai hoarding collapse: Bodies of retired GM of Mumbai Air Traffic Control, wife retrieved from car; toll reaches 16; rescue operation ends
Action being taken on 'war footing' to remove illegal hoardi...
