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<p data-start="99" data-end="382"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A tragic accident unfolded in Uttarakhand&rsquo;s Rudraprayag district when a bus traveling from Rishikesh to Badrinath veered off the road and plunged into the swollen Alaknanda River near Gholtir. The mishap has left one person dead and at least 10 others missing.</span></p>
<p data-start="384" data-end="632"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The bus, which was reportedly carrying between 15 to 18 passengers, lost control while ascending the hilly route. According to an official update, seven individuals have been rescued so far, with six requiring hospital treatment for their injuries.</span></p>
<p data-start="634" data-end="982"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The moment the incident was reported, rescue operations were launched swiftly. Teams from the police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local authorities reached the spot, assisted by local residents. Dramatic visuals showed volunteers forming human chains to help pull survivors up the steep slope.</span></p>
<p data-start="984" data-end="1226"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The bus remains partially submerged in the river, and authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of people onboard. Officials from the district administration and disaster response units are on-site, closely monitoring the situation.</span></p>
<p data-start="1228" data-end="1364"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Rudraprayag administration has urged the public not to circulate unverified information and to rely on official sources for updates.</span></p>
<p data-start="1366" data-end="1621"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This incident comes amid continued heavy rainfall in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand, which has raised fears of additional accidents in the state&rsquo;s mountainous areas.</span></p>
<p data-start="1623" data-end="1753" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Rescue operations are ongoing, with the priority now on locating the missing passengers and ensuring medical care for the injured.</span></p>
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One dead, 10 missing as Rishikesh-Badrinath bus plunges into Alaknanda near Rudraprayag

Bus Falls Into River in Uttarakhand, 10 Missing

One dead, 10 missing as Rishikesh-Badrinath bus plunges into Alaknanda near Rudraprayag

June 26, 2025 | 15:48 IST