Bus Accident: HRTC Bus Falls 300 Feet in Himachal’s Karsog, 45 Passengers Injured
Highlighters
- Prompt medical aid provided as injured passengers from bus accident in Karsog rushed to hospital
- Anger mounts over delayed response as locals criticize administration’s handling of the accident
- Investigation launched into the cause of the bus accident in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh
- Calls for enhanced road safety measures following the alarming incident in Karsog.
thenewscaffee.com, June01, 2023
Karsog, Mandi: A tragic road accident occurred today when an HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) bus veered off the road, falling approximately 300 feet near Bhanera on the Mandi-Karsog road in Himachal Pradesh. The incident took place around 10:00 am on Thursday, involving a bus carrying 45 passengers, including the driver and conductor. Fortunately, everyone on board survived with minor injuries, and they were promptly transported to a nearby hospital via ambulances for medical attention.
Local residents rushed to the scene, providing immediate assistance to the injured individuals until the ambulance and police arrived. However, the delayed response time of the authorities sparked frustration among the onlookers. Eyewitnesses reported their displeasure, highlighting the administration’s perceived negligence and chanting slogans demanding better emergency services.
police have been dispatched to the accident site to investigate the incident further. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown at this time.
Geetanjli, DSP Karsog
