Haripurdhar, India—The private bus was navigating the mountain road from Solan to Haripurdhar when the driver lost control of the vehicle. It plunged into a deep gorge, causing severe impact and destruction to the structure. Debris was scattered across the remote mountainside as emergency services arrived.

Local police and rescue teams were dispatched to the site in Sirmaur district shortly after the incident was reported. The bus was described as completely mangled, complicating efforts to extract victims from the wreckage. Official sources confirmed the death toll at eight by late afternoon.

Himachal Pradesh SP for Sirmaur, Nishchint Singh Negi, oversaw the recovery operation. Several passengers who survived the initial fall were rescued and transported to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment. The extent of the injuries for the survivors remains critical.

This tragedy marks another severe road incident in the state’s difficult high-altitude terrain. Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause, specifically looking at whether road conditions or mechanical failure contributed to the loss of control.

Families of the victims are currently being notified as the recovery process concludes at the base of the gorge. The district administration has pledged support to those affected by this sudden loss. Operations at the site are now shifting toward clearing the wreckage from the hillside.

The road remains closed to traffic while recovery vehicles operate in the narrow pass. State officials continue to monitor the situation, with further updates expected regarding the status of the injured. For now, the focus remains on stabilization and victim identification.