Dehradun, Aug. 17 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Nainital, 14 Aug: A major road accident was reported from Ramgarh, Nainital district, when a tempo traveller carrying more than twenty tourists plunged into a gorge nearly 100 feet deep. The incident occurred today as the vehicle, with passengers from Haryana, Faridabad and Delhi, was travelling from Bhawali towards Mukteshwar. Near Lakshmikhan Tiraha, about one kilometre ahead, the driver lost control and the vehicle broke through the parapet before falling into the gorge. Fortunately, the vehicle was stopped from falling too deep as it got entangled in the trees, preventing a more serious tragedy. Of the 21 tourists on board, one died on the spot while 20 sustained injuries.

The accident trigge...