Car carrying Gujarat pilgrims plunges into Bhagirathi river in Uttarakhand, 4 killed, 2 missing

The incident happened near Gangnani on the Gangotri national highway; emergency services including NDRF and SDRF were deployed.

By SafarSamachar Desk5 Nov 2026, 7:22 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1A cab carrying Gujarat pilgrims fell into the Bhagirathi river in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
2Four people, including the driver, were killed in the accident
3Two people are still missing following the incident
4The deceased included Patel Ashokaben (49), Rutika Ashokbhai Patel (19), Ghanshyambhai Sarvalia, and driver Surinder Singh from Haridwar
5Patel Vedant Ashokbhai (17) was seriously injured and air-lifted by helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment

A cab carrying Gujarat pilgrims fell into the Bhagirathi river in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, killing four people – driver Surinder Singh from Haridwar and three passengers – and leaving two others missing. The accident occurred near Gangnani on the Gangotri national highway at about 7 am.

The deceased were Patel Ashokaben (49), Rutika Ashokbhai Patel (19), Ghanshyambhai Sarvalia, and driver Surinder Singh from Haridwar. Patel Vedant Ashokbhai (17) was seriously injured; he was rescued from the river, brought to a roadside location, and air-lifted by helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment.

The missing passengers are Patel Sudaben Ashokbhai (45) and Patel Kiranben Vishalbhai (34). Residents of Sabarmati area in Gujarat were the passengers. Emergency teams from NDRF and SDRF arrived on scene to assist.

Uttarakhand records over 1,000 road accidents each year, with its mountainous terrain and weather conditions raising risk levels. A road safety policy approved in February last year aims to cut accidents by 50% by 2030.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are planning a pilgrimage or travel through Uttarakhand’s mountain roads, be aware of the risks posed by narrow, winding routes. In case of an emergency, contact local authorities or use the 108 ambulance service. Travelers should also consider the state’s road safety measures and weather conditions before embarking on such trips.

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