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Cab carrying Gujarat pilgrims plunges into Bhagirathi River, 4 dead, 2 missing
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:53 PM
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A taxi transporting pilgrims from Gujarat sank in the Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, killing four people including the driver and leaving two others unaccounted for.
Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand witnessed a tragic accident on Thursday when a cab carrying a group of pilgrims from Gujarat slipped off a bridge and plunged into the fast‑flowing Bhagirathi River. The vehicle, reportedly a small taxi, was en route to a nearby pilgrimage site when it lost traction on the wet road and fell into the water.
Rescue teams from the Uttarakhand police, the National Disaster Response Force and local volunteers rushed to the scene. They were able to retrieve four bodies, including the driver, but two passengers remain missing despite intensive search operations.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the mishap, focusing on road conditions and possible overloading. Families of the victims have been informed, and the district administration has promised financial assistance to the bereaved families.
Rescue teams from the Uttarakhand police, the National Disaster Response Force and local volunteers rushed to the scene. They were able to retrieve four bodies, including the driver, but two passengers remain missing despite intensive search operations.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the mishap, focusing on road conditions and possible overloading. Families of the victims have been informed, and the district administration has promised financial assistance to the bereaved families.