Accident – Fatal Car Crash Near Shimla Gorge Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
Accident – A tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh claimed one life and left four others injured after a car reportedly lost control and plunged into a deep gorge near Jogni in Shimla district on Friday. Police officials said all five occupants of the vehicle were travelling together when the incident occurred. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Driver Dies After Vehicle Falls Into Gorge
According to police, the victim has been identified as Peeki, 40, a resident of Rampur, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. He suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead following the accident. The vehicle is believed to have veered off the road before falling into the gorge, though officials have not yet confirmed what caused the driver to lose control.
Emergency responders and local authorities reached the accident site soon after receiving information about the incident. Rescue efforts were carried out to evacuate those trapped inside the damaged vehicle.
Four Passengers Undergoing Treatment
The four injured passengers have been identified as Sarjan, 36, Jyoti Prakash, 37, Lalit, 27, and Jai Prakash, 29. All of them are residents of Munish village in Bahli under the Rampur subdivision.
Following the rescue operation, the injured were shifted to Khaneri Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care. Hospital authorities are monitoring their condition, while police continue to gather information related to the accident.
Police Continue Investigation
Shimla Police confirmed that one person died while four others sustained injuries in the crash. Officials stated that an inquiry has been initiated to establish the circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway and falling into the gorge.
Investigators are expected to examine the condition of the vehicle, the road environment, and other possible contributing factors. Additional details are likely to emerge after the investigation progresses.
Recent Similar Incident in Chamba
The latest accident comes only weeks after another devastating road tragedy in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. In that incident, seven members of a family lost their lives after their vehicle reportedly went out of control and plunged into a deep ravine along the Chamba-Masrund road.
Police teams, assisted by local residents, carried out an extensive rescue operation after receiving information about the accident. All seven victims, including three women and four men, were recovered from the gorge and later sent for postmortem examinations.
According to officials, the victims belonged to the same family from Kuthed village. Local representatives said they were returning home late at night after attending a family dinner when the accident occurred. Residents from nearby areas joined rescue personnel in recovering the bodies before they were transported to Chamba Hospital.
The two incidents have once again highlighted the dangers associated with driving on hilly roads, particularly in regions where steep slopes and winding routes require extra caution. Authorities continue to urge motorists to drive carefully and follow road safety guidelines while travelling through mountainous terrain