Incident Summary
In the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026, a pickup loaded with fresh milk from Lalkuan careened off the road and tumbled into a steep gorge close to the Kainchi Dham temple in Nainital district. The vehicle, bearing registration UK04 CC 3465, left the asphalt at approximately 02:00 hrs, leaving three people with injuries.
Immediate Village Response
Before the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) could arrive, nearby villagers rushed to the scene and managed to extract all three victims from the ditch. Their swift action averted a potentially fatal outcome while official rescuers were on their way.
Rescue Efforts by Authorities
When the SDRF team from the Khairna post, led by Sub‑Inspector Devendra Singh, reached the location, they coordinated with district police to secure the area. Together they conducted a thorough sweep of the gorge and surrounding terrain to ensure no one else was trapped.
After confirming the site was clear, the injured parties 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.
Ongoing Search and Investigation
Following the rescue, SDRF units and police continued a systematic search of the accident zone and adjacent slopes. Investigators are collecting evidence to determine the cause of the vehicle’s departure from the road and its subsequent fall. Updates will be released as the probe advances.
