DEHRADUN, June 26: At least two persons died and eight others sustained serious injuries after the bus they were travelling in fell into Alaknanda river Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Today.
Police said that the bus was swept away in the strong currents and nine people are still missing.
A massive search and rescue operation has been launched by the Indian Army, police and SDRF personnel from Augustmuni, Ratura and Gochar.
As many as eight passengers were rescued and admitted to the district hospital in Rudraprayag.
More reports awaited.
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