Incident Summary
In the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026, a pickup truck loaded with fresh milk from Lalkuan veered off the winding road adjacent to the Kainchi Dham shrine in Nainital district and plunged into a steep ravine. The vehicle, registered as UK04 CC 3465, left the carriage at approximately 02:00 hrs, injuring the three people inside.
Immediate Community Response
Before the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) could reach the scene, nearby villagers sprinted to the location and succeeded in extricating all three victims from the gorge. Their swift action averted a potentially fatal situation while the official rescue crew 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 cordon off the area. Together they performed a meticulous sweep of the gorge and surrounding slopes to ensure no additional persons were trapped.
Once the site was declared 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 occupants were identified as Ankit Singh, 33, the driver known as Bobby, and a ten‑year‑old boy, Mohammad Saqib. All three sustained injuries that required medical attention, but their conditions were reported as stable after receiving care.
Ongoing Search and Investigation
Following the rescue, SDRF personnel, in collaboration with police officers, conducted a systematic search of the accident site and adjacent terrain. Investigators are still collecting evidence to ascertain the exact cause of the truck’s departure from the road and its subsequent fall. Updates will be issued as the inquiry unfolds.
