A major accident was narrowly avoided on the Badrinath Highway near Galnaun in Chamoli, between Karnaprayag and Gauchar, when a vehicle carrying 5 travellers from Moradabad went out of control.
The group was travelling to Badrinath for darshan when the vehicle’s wheels slipped off the edge of the highway. The vehicle became dangerously stuck, creating a serious risk for everyone inside.
Local residents help recover vehicle
Local people reached the spot and helped bring the vehicle back onto the road. All 5 occupants were safe after the recovery operation.
The travellers then continued their journey towards Badrinath. The incident did not result in any reported deaths or injuries among the 5 occupants.
A video circulating on social media shows the incident’s location and the recovery effort. The available information does not indicate any further disruption to the travellers’ journey.
Conclusion
The incident near Galnaun ended without reported injuries after local people helped recover the vehicle. The 5 travellers from Moradabad were able to continue towards Badrinath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred on the Badrinath Highway near Galnaun in Chamoli, between Karnaprayag and Gauchar.
Q. How many people were travelling in the vehicle?
The vehicle was carrying 5 people from Moradabad.
Q. Where were the travellers going?
They were travelling to Badrinath for darshan.
Q. What happened to the vehicle?
The vehicle went out of control, and its wheels slipped off the edge of the highway, leaving it dangerously stuck.
Q. Were the occupants injured?
All 5 occupants were safe and continued their journey towards Badrinath.
