Pithoragarh: Nine people were killed while two others were severely injured after the car in which they travelling fell into a ditch in Pithoragarh, police said on Thursday.
"Out of 11 people travelling in the car, 9 died. Two others are also badly injured and in critical condition," said Nilesh Anand Bharne, Inspector General (IG) Kumaon.
The incident took place in Hokra, in the Munsiyari block of Pithoragarh district. The deceased were travelling from Sama village in Bageshwar district of the State to visit the Kokila Devi temple in Hokra, police said.
"Car fell into a ditch at Hokra, in the Munsiyari block of Pithoragarh district. The police and administration teams have reached the spot. These people going to visit the temple were residents of Bageshwar," said IG Kumaon.
The police and SDRF teams are on the spot, the police official said. (with ANI inputs)
