Uttarakhand: Major accident on Kedarnath walking route, devotees fell from the hill, two died, three injured
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Big news is coming from Kedarnath at this time. Devotees going to Kedarnath Dham fell down the hill. Two devotees died in the accident. While three devotees are said to be injured. The injured have been sent to the hospital.
Devotees fell from the hill on Kedarnath footpath
The accident is being told about 11:30 on Wednesday. Devotees going to Kedarnath Dham fell down the hill. Two devotees are reported dead in the accident. While three are said to be injured. The injured have been rescued and referred to Gaurikund. The injured include two male passengers and one woman.
Two devotees died after falling in the ditch
The accident happened near electricity pole number 153 near Jangalchatti. Where some devotees lost control and fell down from the hill. As soon as the information was received, the DDRF and police team deployed on the spot descended into the ditch and started the rescue operation. The rescue team has recovered the bodies of two devotees from the ditch. While three injured were rescued and taken to Gaurikund from Kandi.
One devotee who fell into the ditch is missing
According to the rescue team, there is a possibility of one more person falling into the ditch. The search operation is on. The condition of the injured and the identity of the dead have not been confirmed yet. The cause of the accident is not known, but slippery and inaccessible path on the mountain road is being considered as the possible reason. The administration has appealed to the devotees who have come on the yatra to be cautious.
