Incident Synopsis
In the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026, a pickup truck loaded with fresh milk from Lalkuan veered off the narrow 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 roadway at approximately 02:00 hrs, leaving three people injured.
Immediate Community Response
Before the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) could reach the site, nearby villagers rushed to the scene and managed to extract all 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 team 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 terrain to verify that no additional persons were trapped.
After confirming the site was clear, the injured parties were handed over to medical responders and conveyed to the nearest hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Details of the Vehicle and Occupants
The three individuals aboard were identified as Ankit Singh, 33, the driver known as Bobby, and a ten‑year‑old boy named Mohammad Saqib. All sustained injuries requiring hospitalization, but their conditions were reported as stable following medical care.
Ongoing Search and Investigation
Following the rescue, SDRF personnel, together with police officers, carried out a systematic search of the accident zone and adjacent slopes. Authorities are still collecting evidence to ascertain why the truck left the road and fell into the gorge. Further updates will be released as the investigation unfolds.
