Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:25pm on 15 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Fourteen tourists tragically lost their lives when a tempo traveller carrying 26 people fell into the Alaknanda river on the Rishikesh-Badrinath national highway in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. The incident occurred around 11 AM, leaving 12 others injured, some critically. Rescue operations promptly commenced, with injured transported to AIIMS Rishikesh and Rudraprayag hospitals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences, while CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered an investigation and ensured all necessary assistance. The accident has sparked deep sorrow and concern, emphasizing the need for stringent safety measures on mountainous roads.
