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Four Friends Killed in Kullu Crash Near Bhootnath Bridge

Police are investigating speed, road conditions and a parked truck after the group’s late-night return from New Year and birthday celebrations.

Overview

  • Officials confirmed four fatalities — Satpal (25), Ankita (20), Kashish (20) and Ratanjali (20) — all friends returning from Kasol.
  • The car hit a parapet near Bhootnath Bridge on the ChandigarhManali highway and then collided with a stationary truck around 3 am.
  • Three victims died at the scene and the fourth succumbed to injuries after being transferred for advanced treatment.
  • Post-mortems were completed at the Kullu hospital on Thursday and the bodies were handed over to their families.
  • An FIR has been registered as Kullu police examine vehicle speed, road conditions and why the truck was parked roadside, with no final cause announced.