BJP MP Anil Baluni has narrow escape as boulder crashes onto car near Rishikesh
Garhwal MP Anil Baluni narrowly escaped a falling boulder near Totaghati. The massive rock fell from the hillside onto his Innova car. He was traveling to assess the situation following a tunnel accident. Fortunately, no one inside the vehicle sustained serious injuries. The car sustained damage from the boulder's impact.
On August 14, a massive boulder fell from a hillside onto Garhwal (Pauri) MP Anil Baluni's car near Totaghati in Rishikesh. The incident occurred as he was en route to inspect the aftermath of the Pipalkoti tunnel accident in Chamoli. Miraculously, no one was seriously injured in the accident. Baluni was traveling to assess the situation and check on the well-being of the victims.
The vehicle, an Innova, was damaged by the impact, but all the passengers remained safe. This event took place a day after a major accident occurred at an under-construction tunnel at Mayapur in Pipalkoti, Chamoli, where 22 workers were trapped. Seven workers lost their lives, while 19 were rescued and taken to Gopeshwar District Hospital.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the accident site, reviewed the rescue operation, and directed medical teams to ensure uninterrupted treatment for the injured. The State Emergency Operations Centre issued a yellow alert, warning of potential landslides, falling boulders, road blockages, waterlogging, and rising river and stream levels due to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the region.
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