Kiratpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): A journey back home turned tragic early in the morning when a truck carrying members of a DJ and sound equipment team fell into a deep gorge near Kiratpur Sahib, leaving four people dead. The victims were reportedly from the Ropar area of Punjab and were returning from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, after completing an event.
According to preliminary reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle while travelling through the hilly stretch near Kiratpur Sahib. The truck veered off the road and plunged into the gorge, sustaining extensive damage in the fall.
The incident prompted an emergency response, with police and fire brigade personnel rushing to the location to assist in rescue efforts.
Emergency Teams Respond After Morning Alert
An ambulance driver said he received information about the accident at approximately 6:30 am and immediately proceeded towards the site. Rescue efforts were underway when he arrived, and ambulances were being used to transport injured people to a hospital for treatment.
The difficult terrain and depth of the gorge posed challenges for those involved in the operation. Emergency personnel worked at the scene to assist the affected occupants and facilitate the movement of the injured.
The identities of the deceased and the precise number of injured people were not immediately available in the initial reports.
Investigation Underway to Establish Cause
Police officials reached the accident site and began examining the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators will look into how the truck lost control and what led to it leaving the road.
The victims’ association with the DJ and sound equipment business suggests they had been travelling as part of a work-related return journey after an event in Kullu.
Further details about the accident are awaited as the investigation progresses. Authorities are expected to establish the sequence of events leading to the fatal fall once the initial inquiry is completed.
