Dehradun: Tomato-Laden Pickup On Way To Vikasnagar Mandi Falls Into Gorge; 1 Dead, 2 Injured

One person was killed and two others sustained injuries after a pickup vehicle laden with tomatoes skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge on Saturday morning. The accident took place near Chhibrou on the Haripur Koti-Ichhadi motor road.

Incident Details

According to the police, the accident occurred at around 8:00 am. The vehicle was transporting tomatoes to the Vikasnagar Mandi when the driver reportedly lost control, causing the pickup to fall into the gorge.

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Rescue Operation

Upon witnessing the accident, villagers from nearby areas rushed to the scene and initiated a rescue operation. They managed to retrieve the victims from the vehicle. One person succumbed to their injuries at the spot, while the two injured individuals were transported to a hospital for treatment.

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