Minibus falls into gorge in Kullu, 7 dead

Seven tourists were killed late Sunday night when their Tempo Traveller crashed into a gorge near Ghiyagi village in Kullu district. The minibus was carrying 17 passengers when it was involved in an accident around 11 p.m. on Sunday, according to police. Visitors came from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. The injured were taken […]

by Pritinanda Behera - September 26, 2022, 11:09 am

Seven tourists were killed late Sunday night when their Tempo Traveller crashed into a gorge near Ghiyagi village in Kullu district.

The minibus was carrying 17 passengers when it was involved in an accident around 11 p.m. on Sunday, according to police.

Visitors came from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi.

The injured were taken to the Banjar Zonal Hospital, and those with serious injuries were transferred to a hospital in Kullu.

Surrender Shourie, a Banjar legislator, live-streamed the video on his social media account, informing residents of the incident.

The district administration and police launched rescue operations after receiving the information.

Gurudev Sharma, superintendent of police in Kullu, said all seven bodies had been recovered from the scene of the accident.