Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna  has expressed his grief over the road accident at Champawat District on  Wednesday in which two persons died and three others were injured. In his  condolence message, Mr. Bahuguna has prayed for peace of the departed soul and  strength for the bereaved family members. He has also wished for an early  recovery of injured persons.
According to the State  Emergency Operational Centre, Truck (UK-3 CA-0223) with 5 passengers was  heading to Tanakpur from Lohaghat. As it reached near Amru Band it fell into a  deep gorge at 2.20 pm. Two persons died on the spot and 3 others were injured.  The injured had been admitted in the Primary Health Centre, Tanakpur.

