Two killed as pickup plunges into gorge in Shimla’s Sunni tehsil
Two persons were killed after a pickup vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge near Jalog village in Sunni tehsil of Shimla district late Sunday night.
The deceased have been identified as Prem Chand (40), son of Bheem Ram, and Dinesh (36), son of Late Tej Ram — both residents of Gaderi village in Sunni.
According to initial reports, the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle ((HP 63 C 0807), which then plunged into the gorge, killing both men on the spot.
The wreckage was spotted by local residents on Monday morning, who alerted the authorities. A police team reached the site and recovered the bodies. Police officials confirmed the incident and said that an investigation is underway. The team remains at the location to assess the cause and circumstances surrounding the accident.
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