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Automobile
Driver Killed After Car Falls Into Deep Gorge in Manali
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 09:06 AM
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A driver lost his life when his vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near Manali, according to local reports.
A vehicle driven by a local resident plunged into a deep gorge near Manali on Sunday, killing the driver.
Rescue teams from the Himachal Pradesh Police and the State Disaster Management Authority were dispatched to the site, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary reports suggest that the road, which runs along the Beas River, may have been slippery due to recent rainfall, though authorities have not confirmed the exact cause.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially during the monsoon season, and officials have urged motorists to exercise caution.
Rescue teams from the Himachal Pradesh Police and the State Disaster Management Authority were dispatched to the site, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary reports suggest that the road, which runs along the Beas River, may have been slippery due to recent rainfall, though authorities have not confirmed the exact cause.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially during the monsoon season, and officials have urged motorists to exercise caution.