Two killed in accident in Arki

Solan, December 28

Two people were killed when the truck in which they were travelling fell into a gorge at Hudunala near Jainagar in Arki subdivision this evening.

The truck was en route Loharghat-Nahan and was carrying rosin from Nahan to Loharghat. The driver and the person accompanying him were killed in the accident.

The victims have been identified as Yashpal (26) and Jeet Ram (27), both from Ramshehar in Nalagarh subdivision. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Solan, Ramesh Sharma said it appeared that the loaded truck carrying rosin failed to negotiate the narrow road at the said spot and fell down into the gorge. — TNS