In a heartbreaking road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, three people lost their lives and two others sustained critical injuries after their vehicle, an Alto car, plunged into a deep gorge near Saini Nullah on the Janjheli-Chhatri road. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday night, only came to public attention on Monday morning when locals discovered the wreckage.
According to the initial police investigation, all five occupants of the vehicle were returning from Shankardehra after finishing work. The car, while navigating the rain-battered hilly stretch near Saini Nullah, veered off the road and fell into a deep ravine. Authorities believe the accident was triggered by treacherous road conditions aggravated by heavy rains and the collapse of a roadside retaining wall — a situation not uncommon in the monsoon-hit hill state.
The deceased have been identified as Devdat, Mangal Chand, and Yashpal, all hailing from Breogi village. Their lifeless bodies were recovered by rescue teams with the assistance of local residents, who were among the first to reach the site. The two critically injured — the driver, Guman Singh from Kalyanju village, and Labh Singh from Gagan village — were rushed to the nearest hospital for urgent medical attention by the local community. Their condition is reported to be serious but stable at the time of reporting.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. In his message, he extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Chief Minister also directed the district administration to provide immediate and full support to the bereaved families, including financial and logistical aid, in this moment of distress.
Such incidents have become alarmingly frequent in the hill regions of Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season, raising concerns about road safety and the urgent need for infrastructure reinforcement in vulnerable stretches. This tragic mishap serves as a grim reminder of the risks faced by commuters in the mountainous terrains during adverse weather.
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