Kiratpur Sahib: Four people were killed after a truck plunged into a deep gorge near Kiratpur Sahib early in the morning while returning to Punjab from Himachal Pradesh, according to initial reports.
The victims were reportedly residents of the Ropar region and were associated with the DJ and sound equipment business. They were travelling back after completing an event in Kullu when the vehicle lost control on the hilly stretch and fell into the gorge.
The accident left the truck severely damaged, prompting an emergency response from police and fire brigade personnel. Rescue teams reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and began operations in the difficult terrain.
Ambulance Reaches Accident Site
An ambulance driver said he received a call about the accident at around 6:30 am. He subsequently reached the location, where emergency personnel were engaged in rescue efforts.
According to the driver, injured people were being shifted to a hospital by ambulance for medical attention. Further details about the condition of the injured were not immediately available.
The steep gorge and hilly surroundings made the accident site particularly challenging for rescue teams responding to the emergency.
Police Begin Probe into the Crash
Police personnel also reached the scene and initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the truck falling into the gorge.
Officials are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s loss of control and determine the sequence of events preceding the crash.
The incident has claimed four lives and brought attention to the risks associated with travel on hilly roads, particularly during early-morning journeys. Further details about the victims and the cause of the accident are awaited.
