Tragic Accident Claims Life of Driver in Himachal Pradesh

A devastating accident in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, resulted in the death of Surender Kumar, a 40-year-old driver. The Tata Sumo he was driving plunged into a gorge after losing control. Surender was returning from dropping his parents at a local fair when the tragedy struck. Despite efforts from locals to rescue him, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident has left the community in mourning as investigations continue to determine the cause of the accident.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2025, 17:27 IST

Fatal Incident in Mandi District

Munish Sood
MANDI: A tragic accident occurred on Saturday morning (May 31, 2025) in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, resulting in the death of a driver when his Tata Sumo veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge.

The victim has been identified as Surender Kumar, aged 40, who hailed from Mandap village in the Dharampur tehsil.

Initial investigations reveal that Surender was returning from Drooman village after dropping off his parents, who were heading to set up a stall at a local fair near Jantri Dhar. The vehicle lost control near a sharp curve on the Gyuin-Drooman road, plunging approximately 700 metres down into the gorge.

At the time of the accident, Surender was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was reportedly ejected during the crash, suffering severe head injuries from striking the rocks below. Local residents quickly arrived at the scene and managed to retrieve him from the gorge, but he had already succumbed to his injuries.

The Tata Sumo was discovered completely destroyed at the bottom of the gorge, with its doors and tires scattered, highlighting the crash's intensity. Authorities from the Dharampur police station arrived to secure the area and have transported the body to Mandap Civil Hospital for an autopsy.

Surender was the son of Krishan Chand, a local tailor who often participates in community fairs. The village is now enveloped in sorrow following this unexpected loss. The precise cause of the accident remains under investigation, and police have commenced inquest proceedings.