Overview

• On July 31, a private bus traveling from Jehal to Chailchowk veered off the Bahu-Chailchowk-Jahl road near Kashawari in Tuna village and fell into a deep gorge.
• A 44-year-old woman, Nirmala Devi of Naun village, was killed instantly and nine others sustained injuries, including the bus driver and conductor.
• Four critically injured passengers were referred to Medical College Nerchowk for advanced treatment and the remaining five were treated at Civil Hospital Gohar.
• Mandi police have registered a negligent-driving case against the bus driver and launched a detailed investigation into the cause of the crash.
• Residents and officials highlighted the route’s narrow, winding terrain and heavy monsoon rains as factors underscoring the need for guardrail reinforcement and road widening.