Mandi Tragedy: Apple Season Ends in Grief, Three Dead in Gorge Crash
A devastating car accident claimed three lives and left two critically injured near Janjheli-Chhatri road in Mandi district on August 4, 2025. An Alto car plunged into a deep gorge.
The accident occurred after the occupants, reportedly apple orchard workers, had completed their seasonal employment. Preliminary investigations suggest that heavy rains have severely damaged the road, and a collapsed retaining wall may have contributed to the incident.
Police are currently probing the exact cause of the accident. The injured are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
The tragedy has highlighted the perilous condition of roads in the region, with locals demanding immediate repairs and safety improvements. This underscores the urgent need for better infrastructure, particularly in areas heavily reliant on seasonal agricultural work.
