Truck Near Disaster on Chamba Mountain Road Averted by Quick Thinking Driver

A truck narrowly avoided disaster on the Bairagarh–Sach Pass–Killar road in Chamba district when the driver skillfully regained control after losing it at a sharp bend. Eyewitnesses reported the truck's front hanging over an 800-meter deep gorge. Thanks to the driver's quick thinking, no injuries were reported. After hours of effort, the vehicle was safely retrieved with the help of a JCB machine, bringing relief to the local community and travelers on this dangerous route. Read more to find out how this incident unfolded.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 24, 2026, 11:45 IST

Near Miss on Bairagarh–Sach Pass–Killar Road

Subhash Mahajan
Chamba

A frightening incident occurred on the Bairagarh–Sach Pass–Killar road close to Bagotu in the Churah subdivision of Chamba district when a truck lost control. The vehicle, which was making its way from Tissa to Killar, nearly fell into a steep gorge at a dangerous curve.

Witnesses described how the front end of the truck dangled precariously over an 800-meter deep ravine. Fortunately, the driver’s quick reflexes and alertness allowed him to regain control, averting what could have been a catastrophic accident. Thankfully, he emerged from the ordeal unscathed.

After several hours of hard work, the truck was successfully retrieved with the assistance of a JCB machine, providing much-needed relief to both locals and travelers navigating this perilous mountain road.