A tragic accident took place in Pachhad constituency of Sirmaur district on Thursday morning when a car carrying members of a wedding party skidded off the Nainatikker-Dhangyar road near Kila Kalach and fell about 150 metres into a deep gorge.
The accident happened around 9 am and claimed lives of two people on the spot, leaving three others critically injured.
Initial reports said the victims were part of a marriage procession that had started from Ghena Bhoomti village in Arki subdivision of Solan district. It was going towards Dhangyar in Pachhad. The car lost control while descending a slope near Kila Kalach and tumbled into the gorge.
The two people who died on the spot were identified as Virender and Leela Dutt. The injured include the driver, Keshav, along with Jaidev and Kamal Chand. Keshav and Jaidev are said to be in critical condition.
After first aid, all three were shifted to a higher medical centre for specialised treatment.
Pachhad police, led by Station House Officer Jai Singh, reached the accident spot and began an investigation. “The vehicle went out of control and fell into the gorge near Kila Kalach. Two persons lost their lives and three others sustained injuries,” the SHO confirmed.
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