Amidst a serene night close to Mitha Pani alongside the Kedarnath footpath, tragedy struck when a roadside store, the place a bunch of pilgrims have been indulging in tea and snacks, all of a sudden collapsed, ensnaring them beneath the rubble. Seven souls, amongst them 4 harmless youngsters, bore the brunt of this calamity.

Rescue efforts swiftly ensued upon receiving the misery name. With every passing second, hope and despair waged a silent battle till all seven have been safely extricated from the particles. The injured, 4 of whom have been tender-aged, hailed from the realms of Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, their pilgrimage to Kedarnath marred by unexpected disaster.

Within the aftermath, the wounded have been promptly transported to Gaurikund Hospital for pressing medical consideration earlier than being transferred to a extra geared up facility. Their origins spanned from the heartland of Gwalior to the city enclave of Faridabad, every bearing the burden of accidents sustained within the collapse.

As daybreak broke over the horizon, the injured discovered themselves below the care of Srinagar Base Hospital, save for 2 whose circumstances demanded the specialised care of AIIMS, Rishikesh. Amongst them, Reena and Shreyansh fought a silent battle for survival as medical professionals tirelessly labored to stem the tide of adversity.