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Himachal: Delhi-Manali tourist bus overturns near 17 mile, one injured
Babushahi Bureau
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), May 5, 2025: A private Volvo bus carrying tourists from Delhi to Manali overturned near the 17 Mile area on the Kullu-Manali highway early Monday morning. One tourist sustained injuries, while all other passengers were reported safe.
The accident occurred around 6:15 AM when the bus reportedly went out of control and toppled on the roadside. The vehicle was carrying a full load of tourists en route to Manali.
Local residents were quick to respond, reaching the spot to assist the passengers and alert the police.By the time the Patlikuhal police team arrived, all passengers had already been safely rescued by locals.
The injured tourist was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the rest of the tourists were transported to Manali in another bus arranged shortly after the incident.
Officials stated that the situation could have been much worse had the bus overturned near a slope or gorge. Thankfully, the vehicle landed on a flat patch, preventing a major tragedy.
The Patlikuhal police have registered a case and begun an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.