Tragic Bridge Accident Claims Five Lives, Leaves One Injured

A tragic accident occurred when a pickup vehicle from Ludhiana headed to IIT-Mandi rammed into bridge railings, resulting in five fatalities and one serious injury. The driver lost control, causing the crash. Three victims have been identified, and efforts for postmortem and aid are underway.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mandi | Updated: 01-06-2025 18:13 IST | Created: 01-06-2025 18:13 IST
Tragic Bridge Accident Claims Five Lives, Leaves One Injured
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A fatal accident claimed the lives of five individuals and left one person with serious injuries when their pickup vehicle collided with bridge railings on Sunday, according to police reports.

The vehicle was en route from Ludhiana, Punjab, to IIT-Mandi when the driver, identified as injured, reportedly lost control, leading to the crash.

Police have identified three of the deceased as Sukhvinder, Umesh, and Sagar, all from Punjab, as investigations continue. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured comprehensive support for the victims' families and prioritized medical attention for the injured.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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