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HRTC Bus Crash in Shimla District Claims Life of 20‑Year‑Old, 24 Injured
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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A Haryana Road Transport Corporation bus collided with a truck in Shimla district, killing a 20‑year‑old passenger and leaving 24 people wounded.
A Haryana Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus was involved in a collision with a truck in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday afternoon. The impact caused the bus to overturn, trapping several passengers inside. Rescue teams from the district administration and local police arrived within minutes.
Emergency medical personnel treated 24 injured passengers on the scene before transporting them to nearby hospitals. Among the casualties, a 20‑year‑old passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital. The remaining injured suffered varying degrees of trauma, ranging from fractures to head injuries.
The incident has prompted an investigation by the Himachal Pradesh Transport Department, which is reviewing the bus’s maintenance records and the driver’s compliance with safety protocols. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution while traveling on the state’s mountainous roads.
Emergency medical personnel treated 24 injured passengers on the scene before transporting them to nearby hospitals. Among the casualties, a 20‑year‑old passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital. The remaining injured suffered varying degrees of trauma, ranging from fractures to head injuries.
The incident has prompted an investigation by the Himachal Pradesh Transport Department, which is reviewing the bus’s maintenance records and the driver’s compliance with safety protocols. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution while traveling on the state’s mountainous roads.