Bhimtal Bus Accident: Uttarakhand Govt Announces Rs 10 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Families of Deceased, Rs 3 Lakh for Injured

The Uttarakhand government has announced compensation following a tragic bus accident in Bhimtal that left four people dead and 21 others injured on Wednesday. The state government will provide Rs 10 lakh to the families of those killed, Rs 3 lakh for the families of those seriously injured, and Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries.

माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @pushkardhami जी के निर्देश पर भीमताल के ओखल में हुई बस दुर्घटना के मृतकों और घायलों को राहत राशि प्रदान की जाएगी। मृतकों के परिजनों को ₹10 लाख, गंभीर रूप से घायल व्यक्तियों को ₹3 लाख एवं सामान्य रूप से घायल व्यक्तियों को ₹15- ₹25 हजार के बीच राहत राशि… pic.twitter.com/VV9kXMBHvQ

— Office Of Pushkar Singh Dhami (@OfficeofDhami) December 25, 2024

The roadways bus, traveling from Bhimtal to Haldwani, was carrying 20 to 25 passengers when it fell into a deep gorge in the Bhimtal area of Nainital. A rescue team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) quickly reached the scene and assisted in rescuing the victims. The injured were transported to a nearby hospital for medical care.

VIDEO | Uttarakhand: Three killed, over two dozen injured in Bhimtal bus accident. Rescue operation underway. More details awaited.

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SP Nainital, Dr. Jagdish Chandra, confirmed the details of the incident, saying, “A roadways bus was heading from Pithoragarh to Haldwani when the driver lost control, and the bus fell into a deep gorge. The injured were rescued with the help of locals. 21 people have been injured, and 4 have died.”

#WATCH | Bhimtal bus accident | SP Nainital, Dr Jagdish Chandra says, "A roadways bus was heading from Pithoragarh to Haldwani. The driver lost control of the bus and it fell into a deep gorge...The injured have been rescued with the help of locals. 21 people have been injured… pic.twitter.com/2IQccmBjU6

— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2024