Himachal: 8 Dead, 5 Injured as Bus Falls in Sirmaur

At least eight people died and five others suffered injuries when a private bus plunged nearly 200 feet into a deep gorge near Haripurdhar in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district on Thursday, police said.

The bus was traveling from Solan to Haripurdhar when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and land upside down. The bus carried around 30 to 35 passengers at the time of the accident.

Locals Rush to Rescue After Bus Accident in Sirmaur

Local residents rushed to the scene immediately, launched rescue efforts, and alerted the police. Videos circulating on social media show people pulling injured passengers out of the damaged bus.

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Sirmaur Superintendent of Police Nishchit Negi confirmed eight deaths and warned that the toll could rise as authorities continue their assessment. Police and emergency teams reached the spot promptly and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals.

Industry Minister and local MLA Harshwardhan Chauhan said the district administration remains on high alert. He added that doctors and medical teams at Dadahu, Sangrah, and Nahan hospitals stand ready to handle emergencies. Officials have begun investigating the cause of the accident, he said, while expressing condolences to the victims’ families.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives and directed district authorities to assist the families of the deceased and provide the best possible medical care to the injured. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

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