Incident Summary
In the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026, a milk‑carrying pickup truck descending from Lalkuan slipped off a narrow mountain road near the Kainchi Dham shrine in Nainital district and tumbled into a steep ravine. The vehicle, bearing registration UK04 CC 3465, left the pavement at approximately 02:00 hrs, injuring its three occupants.
Immediate Response by Locals
Before the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) could reach the scene, nearby villagers rushed to the crash site, pulled the three victims from the gorge, and provided first‑aid. Their swift action averted a potentially fatal outcome while the official rescue unit was on its way.
Official Rescue Efforts
When the SDRF team from the Khairna outpost, led by Sub‑Inspector Devendra Singh, arrived, they coordinated with district police to secure the area. The combined force inspected the gorge and surrounding slopes to verify that no other persons were trapped.
After confirming the site was clear, the injured parties were handed over to medical personnel and dispatched by ambulance to the nearest hospital for treatment.
People Involved
The three people aboard the truck were identified as Ankit Singh, 33, the driver known as Bobby, and a ten‑year‑old boy, Mohammad Saqib. All suffered injuries that required hospitalization, but their conditions were reported as stable after receiving care.
Ongoing Investigation
SDRF teams and police are conducting a systematic search of the accident location and adjacent terrain to collect evidence. Authorities are still probing the cause of the vehicle’s departure from the road and will release further findings as the investigation unfolds.
