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Boulder crush kills thirteen in Lahaul Spiti
The Hindu··25 Jul
Thirteen people including an infant were killed when falling boulders crushed an SUV at Karunallah in Lahaul Spiti on July 24. The vehicle carried 15 people on the Kullu to Pangi route. Two passengers survived by jumping out before impact. Chief Minister Sukhu ordered relief for affected families. Officials expect further briefings as reviews continue this week.
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What It Means For You
- 13 people including an infant died when boulders crushed an SUV at Karunallah on July 24.
- The vehicle carried 15 people on the Kullu to Pangi route in Lahaul Spiti.
- Two passengers survived by jumping out before impact as CM Sukhu ordered relief.
What's Happening
- Falling boulders crushed a moving SUV in Lahaul Spiti killing 13 people on July 24.
- The tragedy occurred on the Kullu to Pangi mountain route at Karunallah.
- Two occupants escaped by jumping from the vehicle before boulders hit.
Mountain Route Tragedy At Karunallah
- Monsoon landslide risk rises on Himalayan routes with limited escape options.
- Infant among victims underscores family travel vulnerability on remote roads.
- Sukhu's relief order follows a deadly year for Himachal landslide incidents.
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