On 4 November 2024, a bus traveling from Garhwal to the Kumaon region in the Indian state of Uttarakhand fell into a gorge near Almora. 38 people were killed and 25 others were injured.
Crash
At about 6:30a.m. IST on 4 November 2024, a bus carrying about 60 passengers returning to work after Diwali break and two crew was traveling from Garhwal to Kumaon region in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.[3][4][5] At around 8:45a.m. while traveling on a hill side about 2 km (1.2 mi) from Marchula near Almora, the bus rod spring broke at a bend causing the bus to tilt and fall down 150m into a gorge.[6][7][8]
Thirty-six people were killed and 27 others were injured in the crash.[11][12][13] Two of those injured died on November 12 after being hospitalized after the crash, bringing the final death toll to 38.[6]
Cause
The bus was purportedly carrying 60 passengers including many standing passengers at the time of the incident, although the bus was built to hold only 42 passengers.[3][14] Many people were reported to have died on the spot after being thrown out of the bus on impact.[15]
Reactions
The Chief Minister of UttarakhandPushkar Singh Dhami announced a compensation of ₹0.4 million (US$4,600) for the families of the deceased and ₹0.1 million (US$1,200) for the injured.[9][11] Various leaders expressed their condolences on the accident.[7][14]
