5 killed, 14 injured in vehicle accident

Dehra Dun, Aug 21 (UNI) At least five people were killed and 14 injured when their vehicle they were traveling in overturned following a landslide near Sera, in Chamoli district of the State last evening.

According to DMMC officials, the accident occurred around 1800 hrs yesterday when the driver of a private Tata Sumo with 19 passengers lost balance following a landslide in the area .

The passengers were on their way to Dura in Chamoli district.

Rescue officials had reached the spot and rescued the injured people they were now undergoing treatment at a local district hospital, officials added.

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