Tragedy Strikes: Truck Overturns in Himachal Pradesh
A tragic accident in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district resulted in one death and four injuries when a truck carrying devotees for langar seva overturned. The cause is suspected to be a technical fault, with initial reports pointing to brake failure. A police investigation is underway.
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A fatal accident occurred in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Saturday morning, resulting in one death and injuries to four others. A truck carrying devotees overturned, raising suspicions of a technical fault.
The incident took place near Khooni Mor in the Dhaliara area. The truck driver, Lakhwinder Singh, was on a pilgrimage journey with 25 passengers to the Jawalamukhi temple. Reports suggest he lost control of the vehicle near Dhaliara.
In a bid to protect the passengers, the driver collided with a milestone, causing the truck to overturn. Baldev Singh, a resident of Haryana's Sirsa, died after jumping out, while the injured are being treated at local hospitals. Authorities suspect a brake failure and have initiated a probe.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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