Himachal Pradesh Bus Crash Kills Two Pilgrims, Injures Seven

On July 27, a private bus carrying 35 pilgrims from Amritsar, Punjab, overturned near Shahtalai in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh while returning from the Baba Balak Nath Temple in Deotsidh. Two pilgrims died and seven were injured; three suffered serious injuries and were transferred to PGI Chandigarh and Medical College Hamirpur, while four received treatment at Barsar Hospital. Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar said rescue teams from the district administration, police and health department reached the site immediately and that the cause of the accident is under investigation.

The incident prompted prompt medical assistance for the injured and support for the families of the deceased.