2 people were injured when a pickup fell into a gorge about 200 metres deep in the Kamajula area of Champawat’s Barakot block on Saturday evening. The difficult terrain delayed access to the crash site, but both occupants were eventually brought out safely.
The vehicle, registered as UK 03 CA 4351, was travelling through Kamajula when it left the road and descended into the gorge. Initial information indicates that the driver lost control. The precise cause remains under investigation.
Rescue operation in difficult terrain
Police, revenue department officials, fire service personnel, a 108 ambulance team and health department staff reached the area after receiving information about the accident. Local residents also assisted the response teams in reaching the injured people and bringing them up from the gorge.
The injured occupants were identified as Jeet Singh Adhikari, 58, a resident of Raighav in Barakot tehsil, and pickup driver Narayan Singh Adhikari, 36. Both received initial treatment before being referred to the Sub-District Hospital in Lohaghat. They are undergoing treatment there.
Cause of crash being examined
The preliminary assessment points to a loss of control as the likely reason for the vehicle’s fall. Officials are still examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, so the final cause has not been established.
Residents said the accident occurred beside a stretch of road with a deep drop along its edge. The account highlights the access difficulties faced by rescue teams in the remote area, although no further details about road conditions have been confirmed.
Conclusion
2 people remain under treatment after the Kamajula pickup crash, while officials continue investigating how the vehicle lost control and fell into the gorge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred in the Kamajula area of Champawat’s Barakot block.
Q. How far did the pickup fall?
The pickup fell into a gorge about 200 metres deep.
Q. How many people were injured?
2 people were injured: Jeet Singh Adhikari and pickup driver Narayan Singh Adhikari.
Q. Where were the injured taken?
After initial treatment, both were sent to the Sub-District Hospital in Lohaghat.
Q. What is believed to have caused the crash?
An initial assessment suggests that the driver lost control. The exact cause is still being investigated.
