Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
A major road accident occurred this morning on the Tissa–Bairagarh main route in Chamba district. According to reports, a Sharma bus traveling from Bairagarh towards Chamba met with a tragic accident near Chaluij Mor.
The mishap claimed seven lives, including four men and three women. Both the bus driver and conductor are among the deceased. Additionally, seven passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to the Civil Hospital, Tissa, for treatment.
Deceased:
- Jagdev Sharma (50), son of Dharm Singh, village Bahla, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba
- Des Raj (35), son of Trilochan, village Bahla, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba
- Tej Singh (39), son of Pyare Lal, village Satyas, PO Tarela, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba — Conductor
- Jagdei (24), daughter of Hari Lal, village Bahla, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba
- Hardei (43), wife of Jagdev, village Bahla, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba
- Neelam (34), wife of Moti Singh, VPO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba
- Roop Singh (35), son of Radha Ram, village Chilli, PO Thalli, Tehsil Churah, District Chamba — Driver
Injured (under treatment at Civil Hospital, Tissa):
- Karn Singh alias Sahil (18), son of Hari Singh, village & PO Bairagarh, Tehsil Churah
- Sushmita (32), daughter of Pramod Kumar, resident of Ayodhya
- Priyanka (5), daughter of Bittu, village & PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Harshu (4), daughter of Bittu, village & PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Pano Devi (41), wife of Yogendra Mangal, village Diryala, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Kavya (11), daughter of Moti Singh, VPO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Dhanni (40), daughter of Bhagto, village Randiyund, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Dharmo Devi (62), wife of Jassa Ram, village & PO Ghulei, Tehsil Churah
- Aprit Mangal (11), son of Yogendra Mangal, village Diryala, PO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Neha (10), daughter of Moti Singh, VPO Devikothi, Tehsil Churah
- Vijay Kumar (34), son of Beli Ram, village Sarvas, PO Tarela, Tehsil Churah
Eyewitnesses state that around 15 to 20 people were on board at the time of the accident. The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Upon receiving information, local residents and police officials immediately reached the spot. Police have confirmed the incident and initiated an investigation.
Additional SHO of Tissa Police Station, Anubhav Sharma, has verified the details of the accident.
