NEW DELHI: Six people have reportedly lost their lives and five sustained injuries in a tragic accident in Himachal Pradesh. A massive Kayal tree, uprooted by strong winds, collapsed onto vehicles parked near the Manikaran Gurudwara in Kullu, crushing those inside.
As per the report, among the deceased were a street vendor, a car occupant, and three tourists, according to eyewitnesses. The impact of the falling tree was so severe that rescue efforts faced challenges in retrieving the victims. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
ADM Kullu, Ashwani Kumar, confirmed the casualties, saying that relief and rescue operations are ongoing. “Police and rescue teams of the district administration have shifted five injured to the local community hospital at Jari,” he added.
Authorities are in the process of identifying the deceased and are urging caution due to adverse weather conditions in the region.