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IN PHOTOS: 8 killed, 5 injured as jeep plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Pithoragar

Updated On: 15 July, 2025 11:18 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Eight people were killed and five injured when a jeep fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Pithoragar on Tuesday, police said. Pics/PTI

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The incident occurred in Suni village in the Thal area while the passengers were travelling to Bokta village. Pics/PTI

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The incident occurred in Suni village in the Thal area while the passengers were travelling to Bokta village. Pics/PTI
The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge. Eight people, including five women and three men, died on the spot, Thal SHO Shankar Singh Rawat said

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The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge. Eight people, including five women and three men, died on the spot, Thal SHO Shankar Singh Rawat said

He added that upon receiving information about the accident, police and a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team reached the site and began rescue operations with the help of local residents

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He added that upon receiving information about the accident, police and a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team reached the site and began rescue operations with the help of local residents

The injured were rushed to a hospital in Muwani, where they are currently undergoing treatment

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The injured were rushed to a hospital in Muwani, where they are currently undergoing treatment

Pithoragarh District Disaster Management Officer Bhupendra Singh Maher confirmed that the bodies were recovered from the gorge. They were all locals

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Pithoragarh District Disaster Management Officer Bhupendra Singh Maher confirmed that the bodies were recovered from the gorge. They were all locals

In a post on X, PMO wrote, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon"

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In a post on X, PMO wrote, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon"

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