A tragic road incident marred the festive atmosphere of Bhai Dooj in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday afternoon, when a youth lost his life in a severe collision right outside the Ghumarwin bus stand in Bilaspur district. The victim was run over by a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) electric bus as it was maneuvering out of the facility, causing instant panic across the crowded commercial zone and drawing an anxious crowd of locals and passengers.
Fatal Impact Near Local Garments Outlet
The fatal mishap took place along the exit lane that leads vehicles from the bus terminal onto the main thoroughfare. The zero-emission electric bus, which operates on the scheduled route connecting Jangalberi to the state capital Shimla, had just pulled out of the Ghumarwin station bay. According to witness accounts, the young pedestrian was unexpectedly caught beneath the heavy rear wheel of the departing bus right beside a clothing outlet located near the exit gate. The severity of the crushing impact gave the individual no chance of survival, resulting in death on the spot before medical assistance could be summoned.
Police Initiate Probe to Ascertain Liability and Identify Victim
Following alerts from bystanders, local police personnel rushed to the scene to cordoned off the area and manage the swelling crowd. Law enforcement officials took custody of the deceased body to initiate mandatory medico-legal procedures and dispatch it for a post-mortem examination.
The identity of the deceased young man remains unverified, prompting authorities to check local missing reports and circulate details across surrounding pockets. Concurrently, investigators have launched an inquiry to reconstruct the exact sequence of events leading up to the fatal run-over, focusing on vehicle speed, blind spots, and whether any negligence on the part of the bus driver contributed to the catastrophe.
