Three pilgrims en route to Badrinath lost their lives after a bus plunged into the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand on Thursday. The tragic accident occurred near Rudraprayag when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on a sharp turn. Rescue teams, including police and disaster response forces, rushed to the spot and managed to save several injured passengers who were taken to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident, and efforts are underway to retrieve the bus from the river.