Key Facts
Mandi district witnessed two separate road accidents in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. One youth died and two others were injured. The incidents occurred within an hour of each other in different parts of the district.
First Accident: Bike collides with parked truck near Malori
The first accident took place around 3 AM in Nela ward of Mandi Municipal Corporation, near Malori. A youth riding a new motorcycle collided with a truck parked on the roadside. The impact was so severe that the biker died on the spot. The deceased was identified as Aayush, son of Kamlesh, a resident of Baggi Tungal, Kotli. He was the only son of his family. The truck driver, who was sleeping inside the vehicle, woke up after hearing the crash and immediately informed the police. Police reached the spot and took the body into custody. It is reported that the motorcycle was brand new and did not even have a number plate.
Second Accident: Taxi plunges into gorge near Chahari
The second accident occurred around 4 AM on the Rewalsar-Kalkhar road near Chahari village. A Maruti taxi, carrying passengers from Manali to Sarkaghat, went out of control and fell into a 50-metre deep gorge. The driver, Hemraj (resident of Chaihad Pali, Padhar), and passenger Birbal (resident of Sarkaghat) sustained serious injuries. Both were rescued with the help of an ambulance and taken to the Civil Hospital in Rewalsar, where they were given first aid and later discharged.
Impact and Investigation
These accidents have caused grief in the affected families. The deceased was the only son, leaving his parents devastated. The injured are recovering at home. SP Mandi Vinod Kumar confirmed both incidents and said that the police are conducting a thorough investigation into the causes.
What Readers Should Know
- Drive cautiously, especially during early morning hours when visibility may be low.
- Parked trucks on highways can be a hazard; drivers should ensure proper parking with reflectors.
- New riders should be extra careful and avoid speeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the Mandi road accidents on June 21?
One person died in the first accident near Malori when his bike hit a parked truck. In the second accident, two people were injured but no fatalities.
What caused the taxi to fall into the gorge near Chahari?
The taxi driver lost control of the vehicle on the Rewalsar-Kalkhar road, causing it to plunge into a 50-metre deep gorge. The driver and a passenger were injured.
Who was the deceased in the Malori accident?
The deceased was identified as Aayush, son of Kamlesh, resident of Baggi Tungal, Kotli. He was the only son of his family.
Source: www.amarujala.com