Dehradun: At least 12 people, including 2 women, were killed in a road accident near Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Friday.
The vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a 600-metre deep gorge. The accident took place on Urgam-Palla Jakhola motorway in Joshimath Block of Chamoli district.
UPDATE | Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Dead bodies of 2 women & 10 men travelling in vehicle have been recovered by the team: SDRF
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The vehicle was said to be heading towards Kimana village from Joshimath, according to officials.
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the accident, and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the kin of the deceased, reports Hindustan Times.
He has also ordered a magisterial probe into the accident.
