At least seven killed, 11 others injured after private bus overturns on mountain route in Himachal
A private bus overturned on a treacherous mountain route in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district, resulting in at least seven deaths and 11 injuries. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities investigate the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing safety risks associated with mountain road travel in India during the monsoon season.
Seven passengers were killed and 11 others injured when a private bus overturned and plunged onto a lower road in Chamba district at 7.15 a.m. on Saturday (August 8, 2026), police said.
The accident occurred when the bus was on its way from Bairagarh to Chamba near Chalunj Mor (curve) on the Bairagarh-Tissa road, a treacherous 27-kilometre mountain route in the remote Churah Valley known for its narrow paths and steep drop-offs. It serves as a key stretch on the way to the high-altitude Sach Pass.
SP Chamba, Vijay Saklani, told PTI that the exact number of people on the bus is not yet known.
He said upon hearing the passengers' screams, locals rushed to help and informed police.
Rescue operations are unde rway with a search-and-rescue team comprising personnel from NDRF, Police, Home Guards, Fire Services, and the Revenue Department at the scene, police said.
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