A 90-year-old man was injured after a 4-wheeler overturned into a field while reversing in Sya Khuri, Dharchula, in Pithoragarh district, on Sunday evening. The vehicle was carrying 3 people, including the driver, but only one passenger was injured.
The injured man was identified as Sya Khuri resident Inder Singh. He suffered injuries to his waist and right leg after the vehicle became uncontrolled and overturned while the driver was reversing near the village.
Trip to Dharchula for medicines
Singh said on Monday that he has a breathing problem and visits Dharchula on the 11th of every month to obtain his medicines. He had travelled to Dharchula on Sunday for the same purpose.
After collecting his medicines, Singh began his return journey in a vehicle from his village. When the driver started reversing after they reached Sya Khuri, the vehicle moved out of control and overturned into a field behind it.
Singh said the impact of the overturning vehicle caused his injuries. Family members first took him to the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Dharchula.
Treatment continued at district hospital
Doctors at the Dharchula hospital provided initial treatment before referring Singh to the district hospital. His family then took him there for further care.
Dr. Varsha’s emergency team admitted Singh and began treatment. He remains under treatment for the injuries to his waist and right leg.
No injury was reported among the other 2 people travelling in the vehicle, according to the available details. The incident occurred during the vehicle’s reversing manoeuvre, and the available report does not provide further information about the vehicle or any official action.
Conclusion
Inder Singh, 90, was injured when a vehicle overturned into a field while reversing in Sya Khuri, Dharchula. He was moved from the Sub-Divisional Hospital to the district hospital, where treatment is continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the vehicle overturn?
The vehicle overturned into a field in Sya Khuri, Dharchula, in Pithoragarh district.
Q. When did the incident happen?
The incident occurred on Sunday evening.
Q. How many people were in the vehicle?
The vehicle was carrying 3 people, including the driver.
Q. Who was injured?
Sya Khuri resident Inder Singh, aged 90, was injured.
Q. What injuries did Inder Singh suffer?
He suffered injuries to his waist and right leg.
Q. Where is Inder Singh receiving treatment?
He was referred from the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Dharchula to the district hospital, where his treatment is continuing.
Q. Why had Singh travelled to Dharchula?
He had gone to Dharchula to collect medicines for his breathing problem.
