Published: 2 February 2026India TVGovernance
Himachal Roadways Bus Plunges into 100-Metre Gorge in Uttarakhand; 4 Dead, Several Injured
A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus carrying over 30 passengers plunged into a 100-metre-deep gorge near Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand, on February 3, 2026. The accident occurred on the Minus road at Kuanu in the Kalsi area when the bus went out of control. Four people — two women and two men — were killed, and 11-12 passengers sustained serious injuries.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief and announced assistance for kin of the deceased. Education Minister Rohit Thakur directed local administration to provide all possible assistance. The injured were rushed to Vikasnagar Hospital. Rescue teams continued searching for others trapped in the wreckage.
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Q: A Himachal Roadways bus plunged 100 metres into a gorge near Vikasnagar, killing four. Discuss road-safety and hill-transport governance gaps on Himalayan routes.
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A Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus carrying over 30 passengers plunged into a 100-metre gorge near Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand on 3 February 2026. Four passengers, two women and two men, died and 11-12 were seriously injured on the Minus road at Kuanu in Kalsi. Chief Minister Sukhu announced compensation, underscoring hill-route safety failures.
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What happened in the HRTC bus accident in Uttarakhand on February 3 2026?
On **February 3, 2026**, an **HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) bus** carrying over **30 passengers** plunged into a **100-metre-deep gorge** near **Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand**. The accident occurred on the Minus road at Kuanu in the Kalsi area when the bus went out of control.
How many people died and were injured in the Himachal bus accident in Uttarakhand 2026?
**Four people died** in the HRTC bus accident — **two women and two men** — while **11-12 passengers sustained serious injuries**. The injured were rushed to **Vikasnagar Hospital**, and rescue teams continued searching for others trapped in the wreckage.
Who is the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and what did he announce after the bus accident?
**Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu** expressed grief over the HRTC bus accident and **announced assistance for the kin of the deceased**. **Education Minister Rohit Thakur** also directed the local administration to provide all possible help to the victims.
What is HRTC and what state does it operate in?
**HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation)** is the state-run bus service of **Himachal Pradesh**. It operates bus routes across Himachal Pradesh and to neighboring states, including hilly terrain routes that connect remote mountain communities.
Why are bus accidents common on Himalayan mountain roads in states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh?
Bus accidents on **Himalayan mountain roads** are common due to: **narrow and winding roads**, **steep gorges**, mechanical failures on steep gradients, **fog and icy conditions** in winter, overloading, and inadequate road maintenance. The challenging terrain makes these routes inherently risky.
