Incident Summary
In the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026, a milk‑laden pickup veered off the winding mountain road near the Kainchi Dham shrine in Nainital district and tumbled into a steep gorge. The vehicle, registered as UK04 CC 3465, left the carriage at approximately 02:00 hrs, injuring its three occupants.
Immediate Village Response
Before the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) could reach the site, nearby residents rushed to the scene and successfully extracted the three victims from the ravine. Their swift action averted a potentially fatal outcome while the official rescue team was on its way.
Official Rescue Efforts
When the SDRF unit from the Khairna post, led by Sub‑Inspector Devendra Singh, arrived, they coordinated with district police to secure the area. Together they conducted a thorough sweep of the gorge and surrounding slopes to ensure no additional people were trapped.
After confirming the site was clear, the injured were handed over to medical personnel and transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Details of the Vehicle and Occupants
The three individuals involved were identified as Ankit Singh, 33, driver Bobby, and a ten‑year‑old boy named Mohammad Saqib. All sustained injuries that required medical attention, but their conditions were reported as stable after receiving care.
Search Operations and Ongoing Inquiry
Following the rescue, SDRF teams, in conjunction with police, carried out a systematic search of the accident site and adjacent terrain. Investigators are still collecting evidence to determine the cause of the vehicle’s departure from the road and its subsequent fall into the gorge. Updates will be issued as the probe progresses.
