Six Killed, Four Injured in Car Accident in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba

Six people, including five tourists from Gujarat, were killed and four others sustained serious injuries when their car fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Monday. The incident occurred on the Lahru-Tunnuhatti road, where the Toyota Innova vehicle, carrying 10 people, lost control while negotiating a sharp curve, according to officials.

The deceased individuals have been identified as Lalit Bhai Phatnani, his wife Mamta, Priyank Kanhaiya Lal, his wife Kajal and son Diyansh, all residents of Gujarat, and driver Jaswant, a resident of Jogindernagar subdivision in Mandi.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance to the affected families and ensure the best possible treatment to the injured.

The injured have been admitted to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda in Kangra district, and a case has been registered, with further investigations underway to ascertain the cause of the accident. The district administration and police are currently providing assistance to the affected families and investigating the incident, with the next steps expected to include a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and support for the families of the victims.