Champawat Tragedy: Bolero Carrying Wedding Guests Falls Into Gorge, Five Killed
Champawat (Uttarakhand): A devastating accident took place on the Lohaghat–Ghat National Highway in Champawat district, where a Bolero carrying wedding guests plunged into a deep gorge near Bagdhara late Wednesday night. The mishap claimed five lives, while five others sustained serious injuries.
The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when the vehicle, part of a wedding procession returning after the bride’s bidai, lost control at the sharp Bagdhara bend. According to eyewitnesses and members of the wedding party, the driver was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, which may have led to the fatal loss of control.
Local residents rushed to the spot and helped rescue the injured from the gorge. The victims were immediately taken to Lohaghat Sub-District Hospital, where a team led b...









