A truck transporting milk and other dairy products to Nainital crashed near Do Gaon, close to Jyolikot, early Monday. The driver was injured, while a large part of the dairy consignment was damaged in the accident.
The vehicle belonged to Ananda Milk Dairy and was travelling from Haldwani towards Nainital. It carried only the driver, identified as Balam Suyal, a resident of Suyalabari-Ramgarh, according to the available incident details.
Accounts accompanying the report differed on the depth of the gorge. The headline and summary cited 100 feet, while the detailed account described the drop as about 200 feet.
Driver rescued after jumping from vehicle
The truck, bearing registration number UK04-A 9728, reportedly became uncontrollable near Do Gaon and left the road. As it moved towards the gorge, Suyal jumped from the vehicle before it fell further.
He sustained injuries during the incident. The truck continued down into the gorge, taking the milk and other dairy products with it.
Jyolikot police reached the location after receiving information about the crash. Constables Malkeet Singh and Anoop Singh, along with other police personnel, began the rescue operation.
Police members worked to bring the injured driver out of the difficult terrain. He was then placed in a 108 ambulance and sent to Haldwani for treatment.
Police response and local route
Kotwal Harpal Singh confirmed that the injured driver had been transported to Haldwani. The crash occurred on the route connecting Haldwani with Nainital, near the Do Gaon area under the Jyolikot police out.
The incident also resulted in substantial damage to the commercial load. The available details do not provide a separate valuation of the milk and dairy products lost in the crash.
Conclusion
The verified takeaway is that an Ananda Dairy truck carrying milk and other products crashed near Do Gaon, the driver was rescued with injuries, and he was taken to Haldwani for treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the truck crash?
The accident occurred near Do Gaon, close to Jyolikot on the Haldwani-Nainital route.
Q. Who was driving the truck?
The driver was Balam Suyal, a resident of Suyalabari-Ramgarh.
Q. What was the truck carrying?
It was carrying milk and other dairy products belonging to Ananda Milk Dairy.
Q. How was the driver rescued?
Jyolikot police personnel carried out a rescue operation and brought him out of the gorge.
Q. Where was the injured driver taken?
He was sent to Haldwani for treatment in a 108 ambulance.
Q. What happened to the dairy products?
A large quantity of the milk and other dairy products was damaged in the crash.
