Accident on Nalagarh-Swarghat Route Triggers Major Rescue Operation
Munish Sood
Solan— In a tragic road accident on Monday, an HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) bus overturned on the Nalagarh–Swarghat highway amid continuous rainfall, leaving more than 44 passengers injured.
The incident occurred near Golajamala when the bus, operating from the Sarkaghat Depot, lost control while negotiating a sharp bend and veered off the road. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle suddenly skidded and overturned, triggering panic among passengers. The impact was so severe that it caused widespread commotion inside the bus, with several passengers screaming for help.
Local residents immediately sprang into action, launching a rescue effort even before emergency services arrived. They managed to pull many injured passengers out of the wreckage. Police and district administration teams reached the scene shortly after and ensured that all the injured were swiftly transported to the Civil Hospital in Nalagarh.
Hospital authorities have confirmed that while most of the injured are in stable condition, a few have sustained serious injuries and are under close observation. A police investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the accident—whether it resulted from driver negligence or a mechanical failure.
The local administration has assured full support and medical assistance to all those injured in the incident.
