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Car Falls Into Gorge in Himachal, 5 Dead Including 3-Month-Old Baby
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 04:37 AM
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A vehicle plunged into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh during heavy rains, killing five people, among them a 3‑month‑old infant.
A vehicle plunged into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh during heavy rains, resulting in five fatalities, including a 3‑month‑old baby.
The accident occurred on a remote stretch of road in the state, where sudden downpours had made the surface slick and visibility poor.
Rescue teams from the local police and forest department were dispatched to the site, but all occupants of the car were found dead.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution during the monsoon season and are investigating the incident to determine whether road safety measures were adequate.
The incident underscores the risks posed by heavy rainfall to road traffic in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh.
The accident occurred on a remote stretch of road in the state, where sudden downpours had made the surface slick and visibility poor.
Rescue teams from the local police and forest department were dispatched to the site, but all occupants of the car were found dead.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution during the monsoon season and are investigating the incident to determine whether road safety measures were adequate.
The incident underscores the risks posed by heavy rainfall to road traffic in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh.