Tragic Car Accident in Chamba Claims Lives of Six Gujarat Tourists
Six Gujarat tourists dead in Chamba after car falls into gorge; four injured
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A tragic car accident in Kakira, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of six tourists from Gujarat and left four others injured. The vehicle, overloaded with ten passengers, fell into a gorge while en route from Manali to Dalhousie, with preliminary reports suggesting driver error as a possible cause.
- 01Six tourists from Gujarat lost their lives in a car accident in Chamba district.
- 02The vehicle was overloaded with ten passengers at the time of the accident.
- 03The accident occurred while traveling from Manali to Dalhousie.
- 04Four individuals sustained serious injuries and were taken to a zonal hospital.
- 05The cause of the accident is under investigation, with driver control issues suspected.
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In a tragic incident early Monday morning, six tourists from Gujarat, India, died when their Toyota Innova plunged into a gorge in Kakira, located in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. The vehicle was carrying ten people, exceeding its capacity. The group was traveling from Manali to Dalhousie when the accident occurred. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the driver lost control while navigating a sharp curve, leading to the vehicle's fall. The impact was severe, scattering parts of the vehicle across the area. Four other passengers were seriously injured and were promptly transported to a zonal hospital for treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident, and further details are awaited.
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This accident highlights the dangers of overloaded vehicles in hilly terrains, raising concerns about road safety for tourists in the region.
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