Four killed, two missing as SUV plunges into river near Gangotri
An SUV carrying seven passengers plunged into the Bhagirathi river near Gangnani, resulting in four deaths and two missing persons. Rescue operations are ongoing, and an investigation into the cause of the accident has been initiated.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the safety risks associated with travel on mountainous national highways in India.
New Delhi Four people were killed and two remain missing after an SUV carrying seven passengers plunged into the raging Bhagirathi river near Gangnani in Uttarkashi district on Thursday (November 5, 2026). The passengers, reportedly from Gujarat, were travelling to the Gangotri temple. According to police, the accident took place on the Gangotri National Highway when the vehicle reportedly went out of control and plunged into the river. Rescue teams recovered four bodies from the riverbank during an operation involving the local police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and emergency medical services.
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