DEHRADUN: Four people were killed after an Innova car lost control and plunged into a river near Dabrani, around 20 metres beyond Gangnani on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand.The bodies of four people have been recovered from the riverbank, while a search operation is underway to check whether anyone else was travelling in the vehicle, officials said.The deceased have been identified as Smt Patel Ashokben (49), Ms Rutika Ashokbhai Patel (19), Shri Ghanshyambhai Sarvaliya (32), and the vehicle’s driver, Surendra Singh, a resident of Haridwar.Meanwhile, 17-year-old Patel Vedant Ashokbhai sustained injuries and has been sent for medical treatment.Following reports of the accident, relief and rescue teams were mobilised on the instructions of District Magistrate Prashant Arya. Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and teams from the 108 emergency service were rushed to the spot.The search operation involves the water police and divers, who are working amid strong river currents to locate any other possible passengers.The administration is monitoring the situation, with officials at the site directed to provide immediate assistance and expedite rescue efforts. The Disaster Management Centre and medical teams have also been placed on high alert to ensure that any survivors receive first aid and are shifted to hospital without delay.The cause of the accident is being investigated. Officials are also trying to establish contact with the families of those killed.
