Tragic Accident in Himachal as Car Plummets into Chamba Gorge
A tragic vehicle accident in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district led to the loss of eight lives when a car fell into a gorge. The incident happened on the precarious Bairgarh-Sach Pass-Killar route. Challenging terrain and poor weather conditions hampered immediate rescue operations.
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A devastating accident occurred in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district, where a vehicle tragically plunged 500 meters into a steep gorge, claiming the lives of eight passengers, officials reported.
The incident transpired late Friday on the treacherous Bairgarh-Sach Pass-Killar road. Limited communication and harsh weather delayed the local community's awareness until Saturday afternoon, hindering immediate rescue efforts. Churah representative Hans Raj mentioned that recovery attempts are ongoing, but the difficult terrain restricts quick retrieval operations, set to continue once weather permits.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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