Tempo Traveller overturns, 18 Nepalese nationals hurt

At least 18 Nepalese nationals sustained injuries after a Tempo Traveller (HP-01-AA-7737) overturned on National Highway-5 near Kingal in Shimla district on Saturday.

According to the police, the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn on the highway. Several passengers suffered injuries in the mishap.

A police team rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information and carried out rescue operations. The injured were initially taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Kumarsain, for medical treatment. Of the injured, nine were later referred to the Mahatma Gandhi Medical Service Complex, Khaneri, where they are undergoing treatment.

Rampur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Naresh Sharma confirmed the incident and said a case has been registered under Sections 281 and 125(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Further investigation into the matter is underway.