A truck overturned near Chungi Badethi on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi late Saturday, leaving its driver trapped inside the cabin and prompting a rescue operation by police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
The driver’s leg was stuck inside the damaged cabin, preventing him from getting out. The disaster control room received information about the accident at about night one:04 on Sunday.
Police and SDRF personnel reached the site and began the rescue. A crane was brought from the police lines to help remove the truck and free the trapped driver.
Driver taken to hospital
After about half an hour of work, the teams brought the driver out safely at night one:35. The SDRF then transported him in its government vehicle to District Hospital Uttarkashi.
The driver was admitted to the hospital after suffering injuries in the accident. The report did not provide his name or further details about the severity of his injuries.
The reason the truck overturned has not yet been established. No other injuries, deaths or traffic disruption were reported in the available information.
Conclusion
The driver trapped in the overturned truck near Chungi Badethi was rescued by police and SDRF teams after a 30-minute operation and taken to District Hospital Uttarkashi. The cause of the accident remains unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the truck accident occur?
The accident occurred near Chungi Badethi on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi.
Q. When was the accident reported?
The disaster control room received information at about night one:04 on Sunday.
Q. Why was the driver unable to leave the truck?
His leg was trapped inside the truck’s cabin.
Q. Which teams carried out the rescue?
Police and SDRF teams carried out the rescue operation.
Q. How long did the rescue take?
The driver was freed after about half an hour, at night one:35.
Q. Where was the driver taken?
The SDRF took him to District Hospital Uttarkashi, where he was admitted with injuries.
Q. Is the cause of the accident known?
No. The cause of the truck overturning has not yet been established.
