Uttarakhand bus accidents: 1 killed, 26+ injured in Haridwar and Tehri crashes
Synopsis
A double-decker bus carrying Rajasthan pilgrims overturned while reversing near Shantikunj in Haridwar, killing a 50-year-old woman and injuring 26 others — one of two bus crashes to hit Uttarakhand on the same Monday morning, with a second overturning in Tehri district injuring several more passengers.
Key Takeaways
One woman , identified as Pushpakwar, 50 , of Nagaur district, Rajasthan , was killed in the Haridwar crash.
More than 26 passengers were injured across both accidents on 1 June .
The Haridwar bus, carrying approximately 45 pilgrims from Rajasthan, overturned while reversing near Shantikunj in the Saptarishi area.
A second bus carrying roughly 22 people overturned near Jaulangi village in Tehri district ; no fatalities reported in that crash.
Police have launched investigations into both accidents; rescue teams and cranes were deployed at both sites.
One woman was killed and more than 26 others were injured in two separate bus accidents across Uttarakhand on Monday, 1 June, with the deadlier crash occurring in Haridwar when a double-decker pilgrim bus overturned in the Saptarishi area. Police teams reached both sites and investigations are underway to determine the exact causes.
The Haridwar Crash: Pilgrim Bus Overturns Near Shantikunj
A group of pilgrims from Rajasthan had travelled to Haridwar by double-decker bus to take a holy dip in the Ganga. As the bus was being reversed near Shantikunj in the Saptarishi area — under the jurisdiction of Nagar Kotwali police station — the driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn onto the roadside.
Approximately 45 passengers were on board at the time. Cries for help from inside the overturned vehicle triggered immediate panic, and police along with emergency teams were rushed to the spot. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, and a crane was deployed to remove the bus from the road.
The deceased has been identified as Pushpakwar, 50, wife of Bhanwar Singh, a resident of Nagaur district in Rajasthan. In a secondary collision, the driver of an approaching dumper truck, attempting to avoid the overturned bus, reportedly lost control and crashed into a roadside dhaba. A parked Bolero vehicle was also damaged, though no additional injuries were reported from that impact.
The Tehri Incident: Bus Overturns Near Jaulangi Village
In a separate accident in Tehri district, several passengers were injured after a bus overturned near Jaulangi village, approximately three kilometres from Kandikhal towards Chamba. The bus was travelling from Gangotri to Kedarnath at the time of the incident.
Officials said roughly 22 people — including the driver and conductor — were on board. Rescue teams reached the site promptly and shifted the injured to a nearby medical facility. No fatalities have been reported in this accident so far, and the condition of those injured is being monitored.
Ongoing Investigations and Context
Police have launched parallel investigations into both accidents to establish the precise causes. The Haridwar crash occurred in an area frequently visited by pilgrims, particularly during the ongoing pilgrimage season, which sees heavy bus traffic on narrow roads. Notably, Uttarakhand's mountain and semi-urban road network has seen a recurring pattern of bus accidents linked to overloading, sharp turns, and reversing mishaps on congested pilgrimage routes.
Authorities are expected to file detailed incident reports once statements from survivors, drivers, and witnesses have been recorded. The condition of the critically injured passengers will be a key factor in determining whether the death toll rises.
Point of View
On routes heavily used during the pilgrimage season — a pattern that recurs with grim regularity in Uttarakhand. The Haridwar accident, caused while reversing a double-decker on a congested roadside, points to a specific and preventable risk: large buses being manoeuvred in tight spaces without adequate traffic management. Pilgrimage-season road safety in the state remains structurally underprepared relative to the volume of heavy vehicles it draws. Until enforcement catches up with footfall, incidents like these will continue to be measured in seasons rather than exceptions.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Uttarakhand bus accidents on 1 June?
Two separate bus accidents occurred in Uttarakhand on 1 June, one in Haridwar and one in Tehri district. A double-decker pilgrim bus overturned in Haridwar's Saptarishi area, killing one woman and injuring more than 26 people, while a second bus overturned near Jaulangi village in Tehri, injuring several passengers with no fatalities reported.
Who was killed in the Haridwar bus accident?
The deceased has been identified as Pushpakwar, 50 years old, wife of Bhanwar Singh and a resident of Nagaur district in Rajasthan. She was among approximately 45 pilgrims on board the double-decker bus.
What caused the Haridwar bus to overturn?
According to reports, the driver reportedly lost control while reversing the double-decker bus near Shantikunj in the Saptarishi area before the group was set to return to Rajasthan. Police are investigating the exact cause.
How many people were on the buses involved in the accidents?
The Haridwar bus had approximately 45 passengers on board at the time of the crash. The Tehri bus carried roughly 22 people, including the driver and conductor.
What is the current status of the investigations?
Police have launched investigations into both accidents to determine the exact causes. Injured passengers have been shifted to nearby medical facilities, and authorities are monitoring the condition of those hurt in both incidents.
