In a shocking incident late Sunday night, a bus filled with more than 50 pilgrims met with a severe accident on the Tanakpur-Champawat National Highway in Uttarakhand. The bus, carrying Sikh pilgrims, encountered the mishap near Dhaun at around ten o’clock in the evening.
Details of the Accident
The pilgrims were returning from a sacred visit to Reetha Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, and authorities have commenced rescue operations immediately after receiving the news. The number of casualties and the extent of injuries are currently unknown.
Immediate Action and Response
Local authorities, police, and emergency services were promptly alerted and have since reached the accident site to initiate rescue operations. The injured are being rushed to nearby hospitals for immediate medical attention. Further details are awaited as the situation continues to evolve.
Summary
- A bus carrying over 50 Sikh pilgrims met with an accident in Uttarakhand on Sunday night.
- The accident occurred near Dhaun on the Tanakpur-Champawat National Highway at around 10 PM.
- The pilgrims were returning from a visit to the sacred Sikh site, Reetha Sahib.
- The cause of the accident is currently unknown, and rescue operations are underway.
