Tragedy Strikes as Tourist Vehicle Plunges into Gorge in Kullu
A tragic accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, saw a tourist vehicle skid off the road and into a gorge, resulting in the deaths of four tourists and injuries to 14 others. The group was returning from Jalori Pass when wet conditions led to the disaster. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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A horrific accident claimed the lives of four tourists and injured 14 others when their vehicle skidded off a road and plunged into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district.
The District Disaster Management Authority reported that the accident occurred as the group was returning from Jalori Pass, with slippery road conditions caused by continuous rains cited as the preliminary cause. The vehicle was carrying 22 people, including two children.
Rescue operations are being conducted by police, fire services, and local administration. Fourteen injured tourists have been hospitalized, while the rescue of remaining passengers continues. Further updates on the situation are awaited.
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