At least one person was killed, while three others were injured after a stone dislodged from a hill near ‘I Love Himachal’ Park and fell onto a Bolero on National Highway 5 under the Parwanoo police station area.
The victim has been identified as Devraj. Three people, including the driver, were seriously injured and transported to ESI Hospital in Parwanoo for treatment, ANI reported.
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According to the police, at approximately 2:30 am on National Highway No 5, a stone fell from the hill near ‘I Love Himachal’ Park onto a Punjab Bolero Camper (PB 08CP 9686). The Bolero camper, travelling from Jalandhar to Shimla, was carrying a newspaper named ‘Ajit Samachar’ and had 8-9 passengers on board.
Other passengers in the camper reportedly left for their destinations by buses and other modes of transportation before the police arrived at the scene. The police have since reached the site and an investigation is underway.
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Meanwhile, the Himachal traffic, tourist, and railway police have issued an advisory, highlighting the India Meteorological Department’s warning for Himachal. People are advised to avoid hilly areas, as trekking can be dangerous. In case of bad weather conditions and lightning, they should stay indoors.
The police advisory also urged people not to enter rivers or nullahs during rains, as it might lead to a sudden increase in water levels. It emphasised the importance of following weather forecasts and warnings. Gram Panchayat Pradhan, members, non-government organisations, trekkers, and pedestrians are encouraged to convey this information and spread awareness among others.