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Seven Indore Schoolchildren Hurt in Lahaul Accident
2 Nov
Summary
- Tempo traveller carrying students skidded near Koksar.
- Eight individuals, including seven students, sustained injuries.
- The injured were transported to local medical facilities for treatment.
A road accident in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district on Monday resulted in injuries to eight people, including seven schoolchildren from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred near Koksar when a tempo traveller they were traveling in skidded off the road. The group had departed from Manali and was heading towards the Atal Tunnel via Rohtang Pass.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene. A police team from the Koksar police post facilitated the rescue of those injured. Subsequently, some of the injured were transferred to Manali Hospital, while others received treatment at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Sissu. Officials confirmed that all affected individuals received prompt medical attention and no lives were lost in the accident. Investigations into the precise cause of the mishap are underway.
