Tragic Storm Incident Claims Lives of Four Teachers in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Four teachers killed as tree falls on moving vehicle during storm in Kullu
Hindustan Times
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Four school teachers were killed and three others injured when a pine tree fell on their vehicle during a storm in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The accident occurred on the Shamshar-Gugra road as they were returning home from school.
- 01Four teachers lost their lives in a storm-related accident.
- 02The incident occurred in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.
- 03Strong winds uprooted a pine tree, crushing the vehicle.
- 04Three individuals sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
- 05Local authorities and officials expressed condolences and offered assistance.
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A tragic accident in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of four school teachers when a large pine tree fell on their vehicle during a storm on Saturday. The incident occurred around 5 PM on the Shamshar-Gugra road in the Ani subdivision. The victims, identified as Sneh Lata, Banti Kaundal, Usha Kumari, and Seema Azad, were returning home from school when strong winds uprooted the tree, causing it to crash onto their moving Bolero. The impact caused the vehicle to veer off the road and roll down a hillside. Three other occupants, including the driver Suresh Chand and Reena Kumari, sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Local administration and police responded promptly, but rescue efforts faced challenges due to ongoing strong winds and rain. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Education Minister Rohit Thakur expressed their sorrow over the incident and directed the district administration to assist the affected families and ensure proper medical care for the injured.
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The tragic loss of the teachers has deeply affected their families and the local community, highlighting the dangers posed by severe weather conditions.
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