Tragedy in Shimla: 5 Dead, Including Mother and Son, in Gruesome Road Crash
A tragic road accident in Shimla's Rohru subdivision has left five people dead, including a mother, son, and three Nepalese nationals.
A devastating road accident in Shimla has claimed the lives of five people and left one person fighting for survival. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at Daroti village, located in the Tikkar area of the Rohru subdivision, turning a quiet morning into a scene of mourning.
The Victims of the Crash
The tragedy has ripped through two families, claiming the lives of local residents and foreign nationals. According to the Shimla Police, the deceased have been identified as:
- Kushal Shoukta (29) and his mother Kalpana Shoukta (49), both residents of Daroti village.
- Meena (22), wife of Prem.
- Roshan (7), daughter of Prem.
- Nirmala (21), wife of Pawan.
While Kushal and Kalpana were locals, the other three victims—Meena, Roshan, and Nirmala—were Nepalese nationals who had been residing in Gujandali village within the Tikkar tehsil of Shimla district.
Critical Condition of the Survivor
One person, identified as 28-year-old Prem (a Nepalese national), survived the crash but sustained critical injuries. He was initially rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Rohru for emergency care. However, due to the severity of his condition, he was swiftly referred to the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, where he continues to undergo treatment.
"Five people have died in the accident, while one person has sustained critical injuries and is undergoing treatment at IGMC Shimla," stated Shimla Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh.
Investigation Underway
The Shimla Police have officially launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the vehicle crash at Daroti. While the police have confirmed the casualties and the location, the specific cause of the accident remains unknown as officials await further details from the site.
A Pattern of Tragedy on Shimla Roads
This horrific incident follows another fatal crash in the district just last month. In that instance, a head-on collision between an HRTC electric bus and a car near Ghandal on National Highway-205 resulted in three deaths. The victims of that crash were members of a single family from Fanji village in Solan district: Dayanand (57), his wife Hemlata (52), and his mother Vidya Devi (75).
In that previous accident, the driver, Manish, was seriously injured and treated at IGMC Shimla. The police had registered a case at the Boilouganj Police Station under Sections 281, 125(a), and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following the collision.