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SUV Plunges into Gorge in Uttarakhand's Chakrata, Viral Video Circulates
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM
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A video circulating online shows an SUV losing control on a road in Chakrata, Uttarakhand, and falling into a gorge. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A viral clip captured an SUV sliding off a winding road near Chakrata and plunging into a steep gorge.
The footage, shared across social media platforms, shows the vehicle losing traction on a narrow stretch of the highway and striking a cliff face before falling.
Local police have responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation. No casualties have been reported, but the incident has raised concerns about road safety in the hilly region.
Authorities urged motorists to exercise caution on the mountainous roads and advised checking weather and road conditions before traveling.
The incident has sparked discussions on the need for better signage and guardrails along the route.
The footage, shared across social media platforms, shows the vehicle losing traction on a narrow stretch of the highway and striking a cliff face before falling.
Local police have responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation. No casualties have been reported, but the incident has raised concerns about road safety in the hilly region.
Authorities urged motorists to exercise caution on the mountainous roads and advised checking weather and road conditions before traveling.
The incident has sparked discussions on the need for better signage and guardrails along the route.