In a major road incident, four persons died and six others were seriously injured when the vehicle they were in slipped into a deep gorge around Kalyani near Dharasu (Uttarkashi) on Yamunotri highway around 4.30 pm on Tuesday. According to preliminary probe, the driver had lost control of the vehilce. The deceased have been identified as lalita, Meera, Gopi and Mulji, native of Rajasthan.
They were going to Gangotri from Yamunotri. Dharasu police rushed to the spot after being informed by the locals. The names of the injured persons are yet to be confirmed, said Uttarkashi police officer.