Two dead, 3 injured in Kullu car mishap

Two people were killed and three others injured in an accident on the Kullu-Bhekhali road last night. A Maruti 800 car (HP-58-3381) reportedly plunged approximately 25 to 30 ft off the road. Immediate rescue efforts by local residents proved life-saving as they rushed the injured to the regional hospital in Kullu.

The deceased have been identified as Ashish (18) from Lahshani village in the Bhuntar subdivision and Balkrishan (21) from Phagwana village in the Banjar subdivision. Among the injured are Ripan Thakur (20) and Sahil (18), both from Dhara village in Jari, and Himanshu (19) from Jari in the Parbati valley. One of the survivors sustained serious injuries and was referred to Chandigarh for further treatment, while the other two suffered minor injuries. All three are currently receiving medical care.

Bystanders recalled the terrifying incident, hinting that overspeeding may have been a major contributing factor.

Law enforcement authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Early indications point to overspeeding as the primary cause. Residents have also drawn attention to the dangerous state of the road, noting that the absence of crash barriers at several vulnerable points significantly increases the risk of fatal accidents.