A tragic late-night road mishap in the hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh claimed the lives of a government employee and his young child. The incident occurred around 11:00 PM on the night of November 1 near Bhatnol on the Shillai-Rohnat route in Sirmaur district, where a Brezza car lost control and plummeted straight down a deep gorge. The fatal fall killed the driver and his 7-year-old son, while his 11-year-old daughter miraculously survived the overnight ordeal in the ravine.
Vehicle Lost Control on Return Journey Near Bhatnol
The victims were travelling home when the tragedy struck along the hill corridor. Behind the wheel was Sohan Singh, a resident of Kando Bhatnol, accompanied by his two children. Sohan Singh worked as a clerk posted at the SDM office in Shillai. As the vehicle reached the Bhatnol stretch, the driver lost steering control, sending the automobile veering off the tarmac into the precipitous chasm below, inflicting severe wreckage upon impact.
Severe Head Trauma Proved Fatal for Father and Son
The intense violent descent caused catastrophic head injuries to both Sohan Singh and his 7-year-old son, resulting in their death at the scene. The impact knocked the 11-year-old girl unconscious, leaving her trapped overnight in the rugged depths of the ravine alongside the wreckage. During initial checks around the perimeter, responders located the young girl's school bag resting close to the impact zone.
Injured Daughter Walked to Nearby Settlement for Assistance
When daylight broke and the 11-year-old regained consciousness, she managed to navigate her way through the slope despite her injuries. Showing remarkable resilience, the child made her way toward an adjacent settlement and alerted local villagers about the catastrophic fall. The residents promptly coordinated with emergency authorities and law enforcement to direct rescue teams toward the crash location.
Extensive Drone Reconnaissance and Administrative Search Operation
Following alerts regarding the missing vehicle, Shillai SDM Jaspal rushed to the location on Monday morning alongside administrative personnel and local residents. Given the difficult geographical contours of the hillside, search teams deployed drones to survey the sprawling slopes and tree canopy. After an intensive 4 to 5 hour operation across the terrain, teams confirmed that the young girl was safe in the nearby village. Police officers have initiated formal proceedings to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the crash.
