Uttarkashi, 05 November 2026: An Innova car went out of control near Gangnani on the Gangotri National Highway in the morning and fell into the river. So far, five dead bodies have been found after an 'Innova' car fell into the river Bhagirathi near Gangaani on Gangotri National Highway. A total of seven people were traveling in the vehicle.
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According to preliminary information, all the passengers are residents of Sabarmati area of Gujarat and they were going from Uttarkashi to Gangotri Dham. However, his identity and status are yet to be officially confirmed. After the accident, water police and divers are searching for the missing people amidst the strong current of the river.
Dead bodies of four people were found on the river bank
Upon learning of the incident, which took place about 20 meters away from the hot spring in Gangnani towards Dabrani, relief and rescue teams were deployed under the direction of District Magistrate Prashant Arya. Local police, SDRF and 108 emergency service personnel immediately reached the spot. Rescue teams took up the operation and pulled out the bodies of four persons from the river bank.
Water police and divers are involved in the search for other persons in the vehicle. Keeping in mind the seriousness of the incident, a contingent of NDRF has also been sent to the spot.
The disaster control room and police are working to verify the names, addresses and identities of all passengers. The entire situation is being continuously monitored at the administrative level.
Disaster management centers and medical teams have been put on alert, so that any injured person found during rescue operations can be given immediate treatment. The causes of the accident are also being investigated.
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