Many Road Accidents in Uttarakhand Kill Twelve People

Introduction

On Wednesday night and Thursday, there were many road accidents in Uttarakhand, India. Twelve people died and two people were hurt. The accidents happened in three districts: Rudraprayag, Nainital, and Tehri.

Main Body

First accident: On Wednesday night in Rudraprayag, a car fell into a deep hole (gorge) on a road. The car had three people. They were Naveen Singh (30), Amit Singh (35), and Anshul (28). All three died. A rescue team came to help. Second accident: On Thursday morning in Nainital, a man named Pushkar Singh Karki (35) was on a motorcycle. He tried to go past a bus. His motorcycle hit the back of the bus. He was very hurt. A doctor at the health center said he died. Police took the bus driver to the police station. Third accident: On Thursday in Tehri, a pickup truck fell into a deep hole. The truck had about ten people. They were from Thyoldhar village. They were coming back from a funeral. The driver lost control. Eight people died and two people were hurt. Rescue teams, police, and fire fighters came. They took the hurt people to a hospital. The leader of the state said he was sorry and told doctors to help the hurt people.

Conclusion

In total, twelve people died and two people were hurt. Police are looking into the second accident. Rescue teams are still working in Tehri. The state government said sorry to the families of the people who died.

Vocabulary Learning

accident
A bad event that happens by chance and hurts people or things.意外事故
Example:There was a car accident on the road.
died
Past tense of 'die' – to stop living.死亡(過去式)
Example:Twelve people died in the accidents.
fell
Past tense of 'fall' – to go down suddenly.掉落(過去式)
Example:The car fell into a deep hole.
help
To do something for someone who needs it.幫助
Example:The rescue team came to help.
hurt
To feel pain or be injured.受傷;感到疼痛
Example:Two people were hurt in the accident.