Family of five killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba
A tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh resulted in the deaths of five family members when their vehicle plunged into a gorge. Local authorities and rescue teams are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Why it matters
It underscores the persistent dangers of road travel in mountainous regions and the challenges faced by emergency responders in remote areas.
Five members of a family were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge near Lahar on the Bharmaur-Pathankot State highway in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district late Monday (Jul 27, 2026) night.
The tragedy struck when the family was taking their one-year-old child for treatment to Pathankot. The victims included the ailing child along with the grandparents and parents, sources said. However, official confirmation is awaited and the deceased have yet to be identified. According to police, the cause of the accident has not yet been ascertained. Preliminary reports suggest the car plunged into the gorge after the driver lost control.
The bodies are being extracted and the process of identifying the deceased and completing other necessary legal formalities is underway. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident, Superintendent of Police, Chamba, Vijay Saklani said.
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