Overview
- The collision occurred near Bhootnath Bridge on the Kullu bypass around 2:40–3:00 am as the group returned from Kasol.
- Three victims died at the scene and a fourth woman died after being moved from the Kullu hospital for higher care.
- The deceased were identified as Satpal, 25, Ankita, 20, Kashish, 20, and Ratanjali (Ruchi), 20, according to Kullu police.
- Officials said rescuers pulled the occupants from a mangled car, with bodies to be released to families after postmortems.
- Investigators are examining vehicle speed, road conditions, and the circumstances of the truck’s roadside parking to determine liability.