Tragic Car Accident Claims Life in Solan District, Injures Four Family Members
Woman dead, 4 of family injured as car falls into gorge in Solan

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A tragic accident in the Kandaghat area of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India, resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman named Pooja and serious injuries to four family members. The incident occurred when their vehicle lost control and fell into a gorge while traveling on the Kandaghat-Chail link road.
- 01The deceased, Pooja, was 24 years old and a resident of Koti village in Solan district.
- 02The injured family members include Tota Ram (father), Sunita, Kaushalya, and Nirmala, all from the same village.
- 03The accident took place near Dochi village on the Kandaghat-Chail link road.
- 04Rescue efforts involved local residents and police, who transported the injured to Civil Hospital in Kandaghat.
- 05Superintendent of Police Tirumalaraju SD Varma confirmed that a case has been registered for further investigation.
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A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday in the Kandaghat area of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old woman named Pooja and serious injuries to four of her family members. The family was traveling on the Kandaghat-Chail link road when the vehicle, driven by Pooja's father, Tota Ram, lost control near Dochi village. The car veered off the road and fell into a gorge, leading to the unfortunate incident. Pooja died at the scene, while her family members, including her father and three others named Sunita, Kaushalya, and Nirmala, sustained serious injuries. Local residents and police quickly responded to the scene, rescuing the injured and transporting them to Civil Hospital in Kandaghat. They were later referred to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla for further treatment. Superintendent of Police Tirumalaraju SD Varma stated that a case has been registered, and an investigation into the accident is currently underway, aiming to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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This tragic accident highlights the dangers of driving in hilly terrains, which can be prone to accidents due to steep roads and sharp turns.
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