TNR News Network
CHAMBA:
Three persons lost their lives in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh after a pickup vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge on the Chamba-Tissa road.
According to the police, the vehicle went out of control near Gunu Nala and plunged into the deep ravine. One of the occupants died on the spot, while two others were rushed to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba, where they succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
Chamba Superintendent of Police Vijay Saklani confirmed the incident and said that the bodies would be handed over to the families after postmortem examination. The police have initiated inquest proceedings in the matter and are investigating the cause of the accident.
The accident once again highlights the dangers of night travel on hilly roads in the region, especially during winter months.
