Tragic Ambulance Plunge Claims Three Lives Near HP-Punjab Border
A heart-wrenching accident unfolded near the Himachal Pradesh-Punjab border on September 6, 2025, leaving three individuals dead and two critically injured. An ambulance, transporting a patient and their family from Kangra to Ludhiana, veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge.
The victims included the patient and two family members, who perished at the scene. Emergency responders swiftly arrived, but sadly, their lives could not be saved.
Two other occupants of the ambulance, the driver and another passenger, sustained severe injuries. They were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and are currently receiving treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating a sharp curve. Police are conducting a thorough inquiry into the incident.
This tragic event underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures, particularly along treacherous stretches of highways connecting Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The incident highlights the vulnerability of patients and their families during medical emergencies and the critical need for safer ambulance transportation systems.
