Himachal Pradesh: HRTC bus accident in Rampur sub-division; two dead, treatment of injured underway
Shimla, July 15
Two people lost their lives, and several others were injured in a tragic road accident in the Rampur sub-division of Shimla district late Wednesday evening.
The accident occurred around 6:30 PM when a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus (HP 06A 6454), plying on the Rampur-Khradhan-Kotadhar-Kholighat route, lost control and met with an accident near a place called Gartola, a press release stated.
According to preliminary information, there were approximately 22 passengers on board the bus. The bus conductor, Jai Prakash Negi, resident of village Ghadoli, Post Office Khuni, Tehsil Nankhari, and 72-year-old Daku Ram, son of Kalu Ram, resident of village Shahdu, Tehsil Nankhari, died on the spot.
Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap expressed deep grief over the accident and conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased. He stated that the district administration has immediately released an interim relief amount of Rs 20,000 to the kin of the local deceased person, in accordance with relief norms. Interim relief amount for the other deceased person will be released immediately upon receipt of the relevant report, as per the press release.
He mentioned that all passengers injured in the accident are being brought to the Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medical Complex, Khaneri (Rampur), for treatment, where a team of doctors is providing first aid and necessary medical care.
The Deputy Commissioner stated that an administrative team is engaged in relief and rescue operations at the accident site. Meanwhile, Rampur SDM Harsh Amrendra Negi is present at the hospital, overseeing treatment and relief efforts to ensure that all possible assistance is provided to the injured in a timely manner, the release said.
The district administration has assured that all possible assistance will be provided to the affected families and the injured.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartbreaking to hear about the conductor and the elderly passenger who passed away. My prayers with their families. But Rs 20,000 interim relief is too less - diesel prices are sky high but human lives are valued so low? Government should increase compensation for road accident victims.
Spent some time in Himachal last summer and the roads are terrifying. But the HRTC drivers are skilled - they manage these hairpin bends daily. This could be due to brake failure or a pothole. Glad the SDM is personally overseeing treatment at the hospital. Hope the injured are stable. 🚑
Another day, another accident on Himachal roads. We build roads in mountains but don't invest in safety measures like guardrails, warning signs, or better drainage. This route is notorious for landslides. The government should conduct an audit of accident-prone areas. Condolences to families. 😔
So sad to see this. My uncle drives for HRTC in Mandi and always says the buses are old and need frequent repairs. Instead of spending on new vehicles, the corporation keeps patching up old ones. The conductor Jai Prakash Negi was a breadwinner for his family - this is devastating. 🕯️
Living in Himachal, I've seen how brave these bus drivers and conductors are - they navigate landslides, fog, and narrow roads daily. This is a tragic loss for the community. Respect to the SDM for being present at the hospital personally. The relief amount needs to be dispersed quickly to help families. 🙏
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