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13 Killed, 2 Injured as Boulders Crush Moving Vehicle in Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 08:33 PM
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A moving vehicle was crushed by falling boulders in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul‑Spiti district, killing 13 people and injuring two others. The incident occurred on a remote mountain road amid heavy snowfall.
A tragic incident unfolded on a remote stretch of the Lahaul‑Spiti highway when a convoy of vehicles was struck by a series of falling boulders. The impact crushed the leading vehicle, killing 13 passengers and injuring two others who were in the following cars.
Local authorities reported that the boulders were dislodged by recent heavy snowfall and rapid thawing, which destabilised the steep slopes overlooking the road. Rescue teams were dispatched immediately, but the terrain and weather conditions hampered swift access to the wreckage.
The incident has prompted the Himachal Pradesh government to issue a warning to motorists about the risks of traveling in the region during the winter months, and to reinforce road safety measures along the vulnerable sections of the highway.
Local authorities reported that the boulders were dislodged by recent heavy snowfall and rapid thawing, which destabilised the steep slopes overlooking the road. Rescue teams were dispatched immediately, but the terrain and weather conditions hampered swift access to the wreckage.
The incident has prompted the Himachal Pradesh government to issue a warning to motorists about the risks of traveling in the region during the winter months, and to reinforce road safety measures along the vulnerable sections of the highway.