one person was killed and 4 others injured after a car reportedly plunged into a gorge near Niglat, close to Kainchi Dham in Nainital district, late Wednesday night. The vehicle was travelling on the Bhowali–Almora road when it went out of control around night 12:45 PM.
A video ed on X by KumaonJagran reported that the car, carrying 5 people, fell nearly 150 metres into the gorge before landing in a river below. The available report does not establish why the driver lost control.
Victim and injured passengers
The deceased has been identified as Sandeep Sharma, a resident of Manakpur in Bhuta, Bareilly. 4 other occupants were injured in the crash.
The injured have been identified as Anuj Tiwari, 29, who was driving the car; Sunny, 23; Ravi; and Sanchit Tiwari, 26. All 4 injured passengers are from Bareilly, according to the reported details.
The incident occurred near Kainchi Dham, a well-known location on the route between Bhowali and Almora. The reported fall into a gorge and river made the accident particularly serious for everyone travelling in the vehicle.
What is known about the crash
The car was carrying 5 people when it reportedly went out of control. The vehicle then plunged nearly 150 metres into the gorge, with the car coming to rest in a river below.
The available information confirms one death and 4 injuries. It does not provide further verified details about the injured passengers’ medical condition, the hospital where they were treated, or any official findings about the crash.
The reported account also does not state whether a police investigation or other official inquiry has been completed. The cause of the vehicle losing control remains unconfirmed in the available information.
Conclusion
The crash near Niglat, close to Kainchi Dham, left Sandeep Sharma dead and 4 Bareilly residents injured after their car reportedly fell nearly 150 metres into a gorge and landed in a river.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred near Niglat, close to Kainchi Dham, on the Bhowali–Almora road in Nainital district.
Q. How many people were in the car?
The car was carrying 5 people.
Q. How many people died in the crash?
one person, identified as Sandeep Sharma, died.
Q. How many people were injured?
4 people were injured: Anuj Tiwari, Sunny, Ravi and Sanchit Tiwari.
Q. How far did the car fall?
The car reportedly plunged nearly 150 metres into a gorge before landing in a river below.
