Family of five killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba
A vehicle carrying five members of a family fell into a gorge near Lahar on the Bharmaur-Pathankot State highway in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on the night of July 27, 2026. The victims, including a one‑year‑old child, the parents and grandparents, were killed and their bodies are being recovered. Police are investigating the cause while urging drivers to exercise caution on hilly roads at night.
- ▪Five family members, including a one‑year‑old child, were killed when their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near Lahar.
- ▪Police have not yet confirmed the exact cause, but preliminary reports suggest the driver lost control of the car.
- ▪Rescue teams faced difficulties due to the remote, nighttime terrain, and local residents assisted in the recovery effort.
- ▪Superintendent of Police Vijay Saklani appealed to the public to drive with extreme caution on hilly roads, especially at night and during inclement weather.
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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.
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