A devastating road accident in Uttarakhand’s Almora district claimed several lives and left many injured, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations. 📍 Incident Details 🗺️ Location: Bhikiyasain area, Almora district, Uttarakhand 🚌 Route: From Dwarahat (Almora) to Ramnagar (Nainital) ⚠️ What Happened: The bus lost control and plunged into a deep gorge The accident occurred around 6 km ahead of Bhikiyasain 🕯️ Casualties & Injuries 💔 Fatalities: 7 people lost their lives 6 died on the spot 1 succumbed to injuries while being taken to the hospital 🚑 Injured: Around 12 passengers, including the driver Victims were rescued from the gorge and shifted to nearby hospitals Seriously injured passengers were referred to higher medical centres 👥 Passengers Onboard: Approximately 18–19 passengers, as confirmed by SSP Devendra Pincha 🛟 Rescue & Relief Operations 🚓 Response Teams: Local police State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) ⏱️ Action Taken: Immediate rescue efforts launched after receiving information Injured passengers were evacuated and provided emergency medical care 🏛️ Government Response 🗣️ Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami 😔 Statement: Expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives Extended condolences to bereaved families Prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured 📢 Monitoring: The situation is being closely monitored The CM stated he is in constant touch with local officials, as shared via social media