New Tehri, Apr 2 (PTI) Two people were killed after a dumper truck plunged into a deep gorge here, police said on Thursday.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday when the driver of the truck lost control, and the truck fell into a 100-meter-deep gorge.
Upon receiving information, police rushed to the scene and carried out rescue and relief operations. The truck driver, Suraj Rathod (44), a resident of Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, and Gajendra Rangad (36), a resident of Rauniya village in Tehri, were seriously injured, police said.
The victims were rushed to a hospital where doctors declared them dead.
Prima facie, it appears that the incident happened due to brake failure. Further investigation is underway. PTI DPT OZ HIG HIG
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