A dumper carrying RBM from Belkhet to Tanakpur fell into a gorge near Amru Band in Champawat on Wednesday night, injuring its driver. Police and passers-by rescued him from the vehicle and took him to the Sub-District Hospital in Tanakpur.
The incident took place about 500 metres beyond Amru Band, according to police. The dumper, registered as UK05CA-1619, was travelling from Belkhet towards Tanakpur when it reached a sharp bend.
Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the road and fall into the gorge. The driver was identified as Narayan Singh, 40, son of Bhup Singh and a resident of Belkhet in Champawat’s Chalthi area.
Rescue operation
The police team reached the location after receiving information through the District Control Room. Police personnel and passers-by worked together to pull Singh out of the dumper.
He was then taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Tanakpur, where treatment was continuing. Police said he suffered minor injuries.
Constables Kamalnath Goswami, Kuldeep and Anand Negi reached the site and assisted with the rescue and relief operation. The available report did not provide further information about the condition of the dumper or any additional casualties.
Conclusion
The Champawat accident left dumper driver Narayan Singh injured after the vehicle fell into a gorge near Amru Band. He was rescued and taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Tanakpur, where he was receiving treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the dumper accident happen?
The accident happened near Amru Band in Champawat, about 500 metres beyond the bend.
Q. When did the accident occur?
The dumper fell into the gorge on Wednesday night.
Q. What was the dumper carrying?
The dumper was carrying RBM from Belkhet to Tanakpur.
Q. Who was injured in the accident?
The driver, Narayan Singh, 40, was injured.
Q. Where was the injured driver taken?
He was taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Tanakpur for treatment.
Q. Who helped rescue the driver?
Police personnel and passers-by rescued him from the vehicle. Constables Kamalnath Goswami, Kuldeep and Anand Negi assisted in the operation.
