2 people were injured on Saturday evening when a car fell into a 50-metre gorge near Jinkhola on the Matena-Jinkhola-Bund motor road. The injured driver and passenger were later taken to CHC Baijnath for medical care.
The incident occurred at about 4 pm near Katarmal Gadhera. Ramesh Singh Bhakuni, a resident of Jinkhola, was driving towards Matena. Another Jinkhola resident, Jagdish Singh Bhakuni, was travelling in the car.
Villagers helped rescue both occupants
The vehicle reportedly became unbalanced near the roadside section and went down the gorge. People from the surrounding area reached the spot after hearing the sound of the crash.
Residents and the victims’ relatives worked together to bring both occupants out of the vehicle. The 2 men sustained minor injuries in the accident.
The injured were then taken to the Community Health Centre in Baijnath with help from local residents. Doctors provided initial treatment and discharged both men afterwards.
Airbags limited the impact
The car’s airbags deployed during the fall. Their activation helped prevent more serious consequences, according to the report on the incident.
No death was reported. The available information also does not mention any further hospitalisation after the 2 men received treatment at CHC Baijnath.
Conclusion
The crash near Jinkhola left 2 people with minor injuries, while local residents assisted in their rescue and transport. Both were discharged after initial treatment at CHC Baijnath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident happen?
The car fell near Katarmal Gadhera on the Matena-Jinkhola-Bund motor road, close to Jinkhola.
Q. How deep was the gorge?
The vehicle fell into a gorge about 50 metres deep.
Q. Who was driving the car?
Ramesh Singh Bhakuni, a Jinkhola resident, was driving the vehicle.
Q. Who was travelling with him?
Jagdish Singh Bhakuni, also from Jinkhola, was travelling in the car.
Q. Where were the injured treated?
Both men were taken to CHC Baijnath, where they received initial treatment before being discharged.
