What caused the SUV to fall into the gorge in Shimla?

The driver reportedly lost control over the Mahindra Bolero Camper he was driving near Shandal Nallah.

How many people died in the Shimla road accident?

Three people, including the driver Kapil Dev, Pushpa Devi, and Urmila Devi, died in the accident.

Where did the fatal SUV accident in Shimla occur?

The accident took place near Shandal Nallah on the Bahlidhar-Chiksa link road in the Rampur sub-division of Shimla district.

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Shimla Gorge Tragedy: SUV Plunges 200m, 3 Dead

28 Feb

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Summary

An SUV fell into a 200-meter gorge near Shandal Nallah on Friday.
Three individuals perished in the crash, with two others seriously injured.
The driver lost control while returning home, giving rides to passengers.

Shimla Gorge Tragedy: SUV Plunges 200m, 3 Dead

An SUV plunged into a 200-meter-deep gorge in Shimla's Rampur sub-division on Friday evening, resulting in a tragic loss of life. The vehicle, a Mahindra Bolero Camper, was being driven by Kapil Dev, a milk supplier, when it skidded off the Bahlidhar-Chiksa link road near Shandal Nallah.

Tragically, three individuals were declared dead at the scene: driver Kapil Dev (41) from Chiksa village, Pushpa Devi (67) from Majhali village, and Urmila Devi (40) also from Majhali village. The accident occurred as Dev was returning home.