SaralnamaA speeding car hit two pilgrims on Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli. The accident occurred near a petrol pump ahead of Joshimath. Two pilgrims from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital. Their condition is critical but stable. Police have begun investigating and are searching for the unidentified driver who fled the scene. Locals complained about the poor road conditions, citing potholes as a major safety hazard. They urged authorities to repair the highway promptly to prevent future accidents. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 20:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A speeding car hit two pilgrims on Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli on 25 Aug 2023
- The accident occurred near a petrol pump ahead of Joshimath
- Two pilgrims from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital