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5 killed, 1 injured in road accident near IIT-Mandi 

All victims are believed to be residents of Punjab
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The mangled remains of the vehicle after the accident.
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Five persons died and one sustained injuries in a road accident near Kataula in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district today. The driver of the vehicle they were travelling in reportedly lost control, causing it to plunge off the road.

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According to initial reports, all victims are believed to be residents of Punjab. The group was heading towards IIT-Mandi when the mishap took place. Preliminary findings suggest that the driver failed to negotiate a sharp turn near the hilly stretch of Kataula, leading to the fatal crash.

Mandi Superintendent of Police Sakshi Verma said a case had been registered. “The identification process of the deceased is under way. Further investigation is in on to ascertain the cause of the accident,” she added.

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Emergency services and police officials rushed to the spot after receiving alerts. The injured individual has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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