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Truck Driver Dies in Uttarkashi Road Accident

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Truck Driver Dies in Uttarkashi Road AccidentSaralnama

A fatal road accident occurred in Barkot, Uttarkashi district on at 4 am. A dump truck fell 120 meters into the Yamuna River near Jata village. The driver, Jagdeep (30) from Purola, died on the spot. SDRF team recovered the body from the river. Police sent the body to CHC Naugaon for post-mortem and are investigating the cause of the accident. To report a road accident, call the emergency helpline 112 immediately. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 19:43 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • A fatal road accident occurred in Barkot, Uttarkashi district on 25 Sep 2023 at 4 am
  • A dump truck fell 120 meters into the Yamuna River near Jata village
  • The driver, Jagdeep (30) from Purola, died on the spot