A car carrying 3 people from Dehradun’s Jogiwala area fell into a gorge about 30 metres deep on the Badrinath National Highway on Friday morning. A 78-year-old woman suffered serious injuries, while the driver and his wife were reported safe.
The crash was reported at about 10:45 AM in the morning near Hotel Picnic at Juyalgarh, within the Kirtinagar police station area. The vehicle, bearing registration number UK 07 BW 5263, had gone off the road and landed among trees below.
Police rescue operation
After receiving the information, Kirtinagar police station’s SSI Kunwar Ram Arya reached the site with police personnel. The police team descended into the gorge and brought all 3 occupants out of the car.
The injured woman was taken to a hospital in Srikot with assistance from 112. further details about her medical condition is not yet available.
Investigation under way
Police are investigating how the car lost control and left the highway. No further cause of the crash has been established in the available information.
Conclusion
The crash near Juyalgarh left a 78-year-old woman seriously injured, while the driver and his wife were safe. Police rescued all 3 occupants, and the investigation into the accident is continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident happen?
The accident occurred near Hotel Picnic at Juyalgarh on the Badrinath National Highway, within the Kirtinagar police station area.
Q. How deep was the gorge?
The car fell into a gorge about 30 metres deep.
Q. How many people were in the car?
3 people were travelling in the car: the driver, his wife and a 78-year-old woman.
Q. Who was seriously injured?
The 78-year-old woman suffered serious injuries. The driver and his wife were safe.
Q. Where was the injured woman taken?
She was taken to a hospital in Srikot with assistance from 112.
