Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 2 Jul: A major accident took place on Wednesday between Fakot and Tachla when a truck full of kanwariyas lost control and overturned on the road. The truck was carrying 21 people. Out of them, 18 were injured and sadly, 3 lost their lives.
As soon as the news reached the authorities, SSP Tehri, Ayush Agarwal, immediately went to the accident spot. He guided the police team involved in rescue work and closely inspected the site to understand the cause of the accident.
After this, SSP Ayush Agarwal visited the Community Health Centre in Narendra Nagar and the Health Centre in Fakot to meet the injured. He also ensured that those with serious injuries were sent to AIIMS Rishikesh for better treatment.
According to the information, all the passengers were from Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr. They were on their way to Harshil in Uttarkashi to set up a Bhandara (free food service) for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims.
Additional SP JR Joshi was also present during the visit. The local administration is providing all possible help to the injured and the families of the deceased.
The accident took place while the truck was heading from Rishikesh to Gangotri. It barely avoided falling into a deep gorge after losing control on the narrow road.
According to officials, the truck overturned near Jajal Fakot, just on the edge of the road, and it narrowly missed plunging into the gorge below.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took to social media to express grief over the incident and directed officials to ensure the injured receive all necessary medical attention.
“Sad news has been received about a truck accident near Jajal Fakot on the Rishikesh-Gangotri Highway. I pray to God for the peace of the souls of those who lost their lives in the accident and for the speedy recovery of the injured. The district administration has been directed to provide all possible treatment to the injured,” CM Dhami posted on X.
Locals rushed to the spot after hearing cries for help and immediately alerted the authorities.
According to the authorities, with the help of a JCB machine, the overturned truck was brought back to its original position and the injured were transported to medical facilities in Narendranagar.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of travel in the hilly terrain of Uttarakhand, especially during the monsoon season.
The poor condition of roads, made worse by continuous rains and frequent landslides, makes travel extremely hazardous.
With the Char Dham Yatra and Kanwar Yatra underway, authorities are being urged to issue strict advisories and safety protocols to guide all pilgrims.
With more devotees expected to visit the region in the coming days, concerns are mounting about the preparedness of the state’s infrastructure to ensure safe and secure transit for pilgrims navigating the challenging mountainous routes.
