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Four dead as car plunges into gorge in Mussoorie

Four dead as car plunges into gorge in Mussoorie

Four people, including two women, were killed after their car fell into a deep gorge in the Jharipani area on Mussoorie Road on Wednesday morning, police said. According to the police, the accident occurred around 9.15 am on the Jharipani-Kolukhet route when the victims were returning from Uttarkashi in a car (Maruti Celerio).  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Marathi actor Mahesh Pawar dies after SUV falls 1,000 feet into a gorge, 7 others killed

Marathi actor Mahesh Pawar dies after SUV falls 1,000 feet into a gorge, 7 others killed

Marathi actor Mahesh Pawar, who acted in the television show Appi Amchi Collector, has died due to a horrific road accident. He was 25. The accident occurred in the Ambenali Ghat area on Poladpur-Mahabaleshwar road, located about 180 km from Mumbai, reported news agency PTI. A total of eight persons were killed after a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) plunged over 1,000 feet into a gorge in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, officials said on Monday. Mahesh Pawar died after his car met with an accident. Marathi actor dies in road accident During the investigation, the victims’ last location was traced through a mobile tower near Poladpur. While searching in the Ambenali Ghat section, the police spotted the SUV in the deep gorge on Monday morning, the official said. The police suspect that the accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle in the ghat area, following which it plunged into the gorge, he said. The victims, in the age group of 19 to 35, left from Harne in Dapoli at around 2 am on Sunday …

14 dead, 18 injured as passenger bus rolls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district| India News

14 dead, 18 injured as passenger bus rolls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district| India News

At least 14 people were killed and 18 were injured after a passenger bus rolled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday. Several feared dead as passenger bus rolls down into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. (HT Photo by Ravi Krishnan Khajuria) The accident took place near Kanote village when the bus, travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur, lost control and plunged into a gorge. Rescue operations were launched immediately by local authorities. The bus was taking a sharp curve on a hilly road when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll down a steep, rocky slope of around 100 feet before landing on a lower road. Also read | Four killed, 44 injured as bus plunges into gorge in J&K’s Poonch Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he had spoken to Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa soon after the incident. “Just now spoke to DC Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, after learning about a tragic road accident, less than an hour ago, at village Kanote, involving a public transport …

8 killed after tempo traveller plunges into gorge in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi condoles| India News

8 killed after tempo traveller plunges into gorge in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi condoles| India News

Eight people were killed and several others injured after a tempo traveller plunged into a gorge in Valparai, Tamil Nadu. The tempo traveller was carrying a group of 13 tourists from Kerala. ( ) The accident occurred when the tempo traveller was returning from Valparai and met with an accident at a steep curve on the hilly road, according to ANI. The vehicle was carrying a group of 13 tourists, from Perinthalmanna, Keralam, who were returning after sightseeing. The vehicle lost control at the 13th hairpin bend and plunged to the 9th hairpin bend, Valparai Police reportedly said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. “Distressed to hear about the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured,” PM Modi said in a post on X. The deceased include one man and seven women. The driver and four others sustained injuries. Those …

2 killed, one injured after vehicle plunges into gorge in Palampur

2 killed, one injured after vehicle plunges into gorge in Palampur

Two persons were killed and another was injured after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near Chhid Chowk in Bandla area of Palampur in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, police officials said on Sunday. Two persons were killed and another was injured after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near Chhid Chowk in Bandla area of Palampur in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, police officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred late on Saturday night when the vehicle, a pickup truck, fell into the Neugal river. One of the deceased was driving the vehicle at the time. According to police, the deceased were found inside the vehicle in an injured condition. They were immediately evacuated from the scene and sent to the Community Health Centre for treatment, where they were declared brought dead. All three youths were residents of the local Bandla area. Both bodies were taken to the hospital for a post-mortem examination. The police have …

32-year-old Pune IT professional found dead in gorge at Lonavala

32-year-old Pune IT professional found dead in gorge at Lonavala

A 32-year-old man from Pune was found dead in a gorge near Lion’s Point, Lonavala in Maharashtra, in the early hours of Thursday. The man worked with an IT company in Baner, Pune. According to preliminary information by Shivdurg rescue team- Lonavala, his car was found parked at Lion’s Point early on Thursday morning. “He had reportedly sent messages and emails to his friends and wife in the early hours, following which a search was launched in the nearby gorge. The body was located around 250 feet below the point where the vehicle was parked,” said a member from Shivdurg rescue team- Lonavala. Maharashtra Police initiate probe into the incident  Members of the Shivdurg rescue team conducted the search and recovery operation. The body was retrieved around 4.30 am and handed over to the police for further procedure. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Uttarakhand: Over 30 passengers onboard as vehicle falls into gorge, search on

Uttarakhand: Over 30 passengers onboard as vehicle falls into gorge, search on

A Himachal Roadways bus met with an accident on Tuesday in the remote area of Kwanu-Meenus Road in Kalsi in Uttarakhand`s Dehradun district and fell into a deep gorge, the State Disaster Response Force said. Preliminary reports suggested that more than 30 passengers were on board the bus. Following the information and on the orders of SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, SDRF teams from posts at Dakpathar, Chakrata, Mori, and Tyuni were immediately dispatched to the accident site. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the District Magistrate and issued necessary instructions to rescue the passengers. In an X post, CM Dhami said that all nearby medical centres have been placed on high alert mode and in case of serious injuries, passengers will be airlifted and admitted to advanced medical centres. “We have received the extremely distressing news of the accident involving a bus of the Himachal Transport Corporation on the Kuanu-Meens Motor Road in the Kalsi area (Dehradun). Upon receiving information about the accident, I spoke with the District Magistrate over the phone and issued …

Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J-K`s Doda, four personnel killed

Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J-K`s Doda, four personnel killed

Four Army personnel were killed and nine others injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The accident took place at Khanni top along Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road. Officials said the bullet-proof Army vehicle, carrying a total of 17 personnel, was heading towards a high altitude post when its driver lost control and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge. A joint rescue operation by army and police was immediately launched and four of the soldiers were found dead, the officials said. They said nine other soldiers were rescued in an injured condition and three of them, who have suffered critical injuries, were airlifted to Udhampur military hospital for specialised treatment.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for …

10 Soldiers Dead As Army Vehicle Plunges Into Doda Gorge, PM Modi Expresses Condolences | India News

10 Soldiers Dead As Army Vehicle Plunges Into Doda Gorge, PM Modi Expresses Condolences | India News

Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 19:59 IST The Army vehicle was moving on the Bhaderwah Chamba Road in Doda when the accident took place. 10 soldiers have died in the accident whereas 7 others have been injured. (Representative Image) 10 soldiers died and seven others were injured after the Army vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda. The Army vehicle was moving on the Bhaderwah Chamba Road in Doda when the accident took place. The injured soldiers were immediately rushed to the hospital. PM Modi Expresses Grief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep anguish over the road accident in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of Indian Army personnel. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the nation would always remember the service and sacrifice of the soldiers who lost their lives in the mishap. He also wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the incident. Modi assured that all possible assistance was being extended to the affected families and injured …

8 Killed After Bus Falls Into Gorge In Himachal’s Sirmaur, PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia | India News

8 Killed After Bus Falls Into Gorge In Himachal’s Sirmaur, PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia | India News

Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 20:36 IST The bus which was reportedly on its way from Solan to Kupvi via Rajgarh and Haripurdhar, went about 400 feet down the road and landed upside down. PM Modi said the incident was extremely saddening and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims. (Agencies) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus mishap in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, which left at least eight people dead and five injured. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, while those injured will receive Rs 50,000. In a post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on X, the Prime Minister said the incident was extremely saddening and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident. “The loss of lives due to a bus mishap in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, is extremely saddening. Condolences to …