Una, Himachal Pradesh
A tragic road accident took place on Sunday in Bathri area of Haroli in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district. A tipper loaded with soil reportedly lost control and fell onto houses located along the roadside. A mother and her daughter who were inside one of the houses died in the accident.
According to reports, the accident occurred around 50 metres from a stone crusher. After the tipper fell off the road, it hit approximately three houses. All three houses were severely damaged in the incident.
The mother and daughter were inside the house when the accident occurred. Both were trapped under the debris after the tipper crashed into the structure. As news of the incident spread, panic broke out among nearby residents, who immediately began relief and rescue efforts.
The police and administration were informed about the accident. Teams from the police and local administration soon reached the spot and joined the rescue and relief operation.
The tragic incident has raised concerns among local residents over the movement of heavy vehicles in the area and the safety arrangements in place. It has also renewed questions about the safety of houses located close to roads used by heavy vehicles.
Local residents have urged authorities to strengthen safety measures for the movement of heavy vehicles in the area. They said adequate precautions are necessary to prevent such accidents and protect nearby residents.
Relief and rescue operations are currently underway at the site. The incident has left the local community mourning the loss of the mother and daughter.
