A tragic road accident occurred on the occasion of Dhanteras in Sarahan, located within the Pachhad subdivision of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district. A Bolero vehicle veered off the Shimla-Nahan highway and plunged into a deep gorge, triggering a swift emergency response. The mishap claimed the life of one person and left nine others injured, including the younger brother of the deceased.
Details of the Route and Incident
The accident took place near Dungaghat in Sarahan. According to available details, the Bolero camper was traveling from Darlaghat towards Kamrau, carrying a total of nine occupants. Thirty-year-old Kaku lost his life in the crash, while his younger brother Rahul sustained injuries. All the injured individuals are adult males ranging between 20 and 35 years of age.
Hospital Treatment and Medical Care
Rescue operations were mounted immediately following the crash. Five of the injured victims are currently undergoing treatment at Nahan Medical College due to the severity of their condition. The remaining injured individuals are receiving medical care locally in Sarahan. The victims hail from various nearby villages including Khanlog, Pakha in Kamrau, and Tikra in Shillai.
Ongoing Investigation and Past Incidents
Authorities are still working to determine the precise cause behind the vehicle losing control and falling into the gorge, and the exact purpose of their journey remains unconfirmed. This incident follows another recent tragedy in the Sirmaur district, where a car crash in Kando Bhatnol of Shillai on November 2 claimed the lives of a father and his young son, while injuring an 11-year-old daughter.
