Tragedy Strikes as Five Family Members Die in Uttarakhand Car Plunge
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Synopsis
On April 12, in a tragic event in Devprayag, Uttarakhand, five family members lost their lives when their car plunged into a river. A woman was rescued and is receiving treatment. The SDRF conducted a lengthy recovery operation, and the area is experiencing significant grief as investigations into the accident continue.
Key Takeaways
- Five family members died in a car accident.
- The vehicle fell into a river in Uttarakhand.
- One woman was rescued and is in shock.
- The SDRF worked for hours to recover the vehicle.
- Initial reports suggest speeding may have caused the accident.
Devprayag, April 12 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking incident, five family members tragically lost their lives when their car fell into a river in Devprayag, situated in Uttarakhand’s Tehri district, on Saturday, officials reported.
The vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a steep gorge, leading to a disastrous crash, they stated.
Authorities revealed that there were six individuals in the vehicle at the time of the incident. One woman was fortunately rescued from the wreckage and is currently receiving medical attention, still in shock. The other five occupants perished instantly.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) commenced a rescue operation immediately after being notified. Teams utilized cranes and other heavy equipment to retrieve the mangled vehicle from the river, a task that took several hours due to challenging terrain.
Officials confirmed that all bodies trapped beneath the vehicle have been recovered.
"The car has been extracted. The process took several hours. The bodies have also been retrieved. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident," stated an SDRF official.
All five deceased are believed to belong to the same family, according to police reports. The bodies have been sent to the nearest hospital for postmortem examinations.
A wave of shock and sorrow has enveloped the area as local residents gathered at the site of the accident. The local administration, police, and emergency responders are on the scene, coordinating relief and rescue operations.
While the precise cause of the accident remains under investigation, initial reports indicate that speeding may have caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the vehicle plunging into the river and killing five people instantly.
Officials mentioned that relatives of the deceased have begun arriving at the accident site.
