3 killed as car falls into gorge in Mandi
Dharamshala, Aug. 5 -- Three people were killed and two other sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Mandi district, police said on Monday.
The mishap took place near Magru Gala on Janjehli-Chhatri road in Seraj area of the district during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. There were five occupants in the car and three of them died on spot.
The deceased have been identified as Dev Dutt of village Gagan, Yash Pal of village Dhaun and Mangal Chand a resident of village Tarala.
The two injured have been admitted at Nerchowk Medical College. As per information received, a portion of the road, where the mishap took place, had caved in. Failing to notice it in time, the car plunged down the slope.
Although the accident took place during the night, it came to light on Monday morning following which a police team rushed to the spot. "Investigation is underway," said police official.
Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the incident and directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance.
An unidentified body was recovered from the Pong lake in Jawali area of Kangra district on Monday. The body was first seen by the locals. A police team reached the spot and took the body in possession. Officials said that body is decomposed and has been sent for post-mortem....
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