5 passengers were injured when a roadways bus travelling from Haldwani to Dehradun crashed near Maidan, beyond Dhmola, late on 20 October 2026. The incident was reported to Kaladhungi police at night 9:35 AM after passers-by alerted authorities.
The bus, numbered UK 04 PA 16670, was carrying 23 passengers, according to police. The injured passengers included 2 women and 3 men. They were taken to the Community Health Centre in Kaladhungi in private vehicles and received primary treatment.
Injured passengers
Police identified the injured as:
- Pradeep Chand Bhatt, 34, from Bering Pakhu
- Bhupendra Singh Mehta, 22, from Okra, Munsiyari
- Neha, 24, from Moti Nagar, Bakolia, Jagdamba Colony, Haldwani
- Ankit Bhatt, 28, from Doongakhol, Almora
- Suraj Chandra Arya, 27, from Ramwardhan, Banarjuda, Bel Pokhara, Kaladhungi
The police reached the crash site after receiving the alert. The injured had already received primary medical care when the information was reported, and their family members had reached the hospital.
Driver not at the scene
Police said the bus driver, Sher Singh, was not present at the site when officers arrived. The available report does not provide further details about the circumstances of the crash or the driver’s whereabouts.
The incident affected passengers travelling on the Haldwani-Dehradun route. The report does not state whether the bus continued its journey or provide details about damage to the vehicle.
Conclusion
5 of the 23 passengers on the Haldwani-Dehradun roadways bus were injured in the crash near Dhmola and received primary treatment at the Kaladhungi community health centre. Police responded after passers-by reported the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the bus crash?
The crash occurred near Maidan, beyond Dhmola, on the Haldwani-Dehradun route.
Q. How many people were injured?
5 passengers were injured, including 2 women and 3 men.
Q. How many passengers were on the bus?
Police said 23 passengers were travelling on bus number UK 04 PA 16670.
Q. Where were the injured taken?
They were taken to the Community Health Centre in Kaladhungi for primary treatment.
Q. When was the incident reported?
Passers-by reported the crash to Kaladhungi police at night 9:35 AM on 20 October 2026.
Q. Who was the bus driver?
Police identified the driver as Sher Singh and said he was not present at the scene.
