Shimla road accident: Speeding apple truck rams into 4 vehicles in Shimla's Chaila; 2 dead
Chandigarh, August 9: A horrifying accident unfolded live on camera near Chaila in Shimla district, resulting in the tragic death of two individuals. The incident was captured during a live Facebook broadcast by a local journalist.
The collision involved a speeding truck loaded with apples, which crashed into multiple vehicles. The collision's impact was documented on video, offering a stark visualization of the crash's severity. The victims were identified as a couple from Jubbal.
Dangerous accident in Shimla Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/WFBk8eapOz — Go Himachal (@GoHimachal_) August 8, 2023
The unfortunate incident took place on Tuesday evening when a truck from Narkanda, en route to locations beyond the state, mistakenly diverted towards Chaila market instead of the intended Sainj-Rajgarh road. Out of control, the truck collided with four vehicles, flipped over, and tragically crushed the couple.
Authorities have attributed the accident to brake failure. The bodies were extricated using an excavator and then sent for post-mortem examination at Theog's Civil Hospital. A police case has been initiated, with ongoing investigations to determine further details.
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- With inputs from agencies
