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Car Crashes Into Tree After Skidding Off Road
24 Aug
Summary
- Two men injured after car skidded off a slippery road.
- Vehicle got stuck in a tree instead of falling into a ditch.
- Local residents highlighted safety concerns on the Dhoodhli route.

A car, registered in Delhi, veered off a slippery road and became lodged in a tree late on a Sunday night, resulting in injuries to two men from Dehradun. The incident occurred on the Dhoodhli route in Mussoorie, where rainfall had made the road surface treacherous. The occupants of the vehicle reportedly remained at the site until local villagers found them the next morning and alerted the police.
Mussoorie police initiated a rescue operation and transported the injured individuals to the Sub-Divisional Hospital via ambulance. They are currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident. The identities and medical conditions of the injured men have not yet been disclosed.
Residents of Dhoodhli village have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of the route, citing steep inclines and a lack of safety railings at numerous points. They emphasized that the risk escalates during rainy periods, making the road particularly hazardous. Locals are urging officials to implement safety measures, including installing railings and improving road conditions, to prevent future accidents.