A tragic accident in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district has left eight people feared dead and seven others injured. The incident occurred when a tempo traveller carrying 23 passengers fell into a deep gorge near the Alakananda River on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway. Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami expressed sadness and ordered an investigation into the incident. He also directed officials to provide all necessary assistance to the injured and their families.