Tragic Car Accident Near Devprayag Claims Lives, Search for Missing Family Continues
Devprayag car accident: Jaisalmer AIIMS doctor among victims; search on for missing family members
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A car accident near Devprayag in Uttarakhand has resulted in the deaths of a Jaisalmer-based AIIMS doctor and two family members, with three others still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing to recover the vehicle and locate the missing individuals.
- 01The accident involved an Innova vehicle carrying eight people, including Dr. Dinesh Mali, a 27-year-old AIIMS doctor.
- 02Four bodies have been recovered, while three individuals, including Dr. Mali's sister and her children, remain missing.
- 03The vehicle plunged into the Alaknanda River on the Rishikesh–Devprayag stretch of National Highway-7.
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A tragic car accident occurred near Devprayag in Uttarakhand’s Tehri district, involving Dr. Dinesh Mali, a 27-year-old doctor from AIIMS Delhi, and his family. The accident took place on the Rishikesh–Devprayag segment of National Highway-7 when their Innova vehicle plunged into the Alaknanda River. Out of the eight occupants, four bodies have been recovered, while three individuals are still missing. Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are conducting extensive underwater searches and efforts to retrieve the submerged vehicle, which may hold vital information regarding the accident. Dr. Mali's father, who stayed behind due to health issues, survived the incident. His son, 12-year-old Ayushman, survived but is in critical condition and receiving treatment. The search for the missing family members and recovery of the vehicle remain top priorities for the authorities.
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The accident has deeply affected the local community, particularly the families involved, highlighting the dangers of travel in hilly regions.
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