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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Monday morning brought tragedy to the serene town of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, as four individuals lost their lives in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred in the Chandak area, where a vehicle carrying eight passengers plunged into a deep gorge, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the ill-fated vehicle was transporting a group of Chholiya dancers back to their village in Chamali after a joyous wedding celebration in Pithoragarh. The driver, identified as Ajay Ram, lost control of the vehicle in the early hours of the morning, causing it to careen off the road and plummet 200 meters down the steep terrain near Andali village in Aincholi area.
Tragically, the accident claimed the lives of four individuals, including the driver and three of the Chholiya dancers. The deceased have been identified as Kailash Ram, Angad Ram, and Pawan Kumar, all residents of Dungari Rawal village in Pithoragarh.
Response and Rescue Operation
Upon receiving the distressing news, local authorities, including the police and SDRF personnel, swiftly mobilized to the scene of the accident. Despite their valiant efforts, four passengers succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining survivors were rushed to a nearby government district hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Pithoragarh Circle Officer, Parvez Ali, expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that all necessary arrangements would be made to facilitate the postmortem examinations and the subsequent repatriation of the bodies.
Community in Mourning
The untimely loss of four lives has cast a pall of sorrow over the close-knit community of Pithoragarh. As residents come to terms with the tragic events of that fateful morning, support and solidarity have poured in from all corners to aid the grieving families and uphold the spirit of unity in the face of adversity.
As the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, the residents of Pithoragarh stand united in their resolve to honour the memory of the departed and seek justice for the victims of this heart-wrenching incident.
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