Tragedy Strikes: Two Dead in Solan Gorge Accident

On Wednesday night in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, a pick-up truck carrying five construction workers plunged into a gorge, causing two fatalities and injuring three others. Responding promptly, first responders transported the injured to Solan's government hospital. Local police are investigating potential negligence charges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shimla | Updated: 23-10-2025 20:37 IST | Created: 23-10-2025 20:37 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Two Dead in Solan Gorge Accident
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A devastating accident occurred Wednesday night in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district when a pick-up truck carrying five construction workers careened into a deep gorge. The vehicle fell near Chail, resulting in the tragic deaths of the driver and another passenger. Three others, two men and a woman, sustained injuries.

The mishap unfolded as eyewitness Nikhil Thakur received a distressing call from a contractor about laborers needing guidance to a construction site. While awaiting the vehicle's arrival, Thakur heard the commotion of the accident and immediately hurried to the scene, finding the truck in shambles.

Upon discovering the casualties, Thakur alerted emergency services. An ambulance promptly transported the injured to a Solan government hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention. Solan's Superintendent of Police, Gaurav Singh, confirmed that a case has been registered under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as police delve deeper into the causes of this fatal incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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