Temporary bridge collapse in Uttarakhand leaves pilgrims stranded, two washed away
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 5 (ANI): In a tragic incident, about 8-9 km ahead of Gangotri on the Gomukh footpath, 30-40 pilgrims were stranded and two washed away when a temporary bridge collapsed due to a sudden increase in water flow in a river at Devgad in Uttarakhand on Friday.
Upon receiving the information, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team reached the spot and helped the stranded pilgrims cro